The mediterranean minestrone casserole recipe prep time: 20 minutes start to finish: 6 hours 40 minutes 5 servings (1 1⁄3 cups each)
Ingredients:
3 medium carrots, sliced (1 1⁄2 cups)
1 medium onion, chopped (1⁄2 cup)
1 cup water
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 to 16 oz) garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (6 oz) Italian-style tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1⁄2 cups frozen cut green beans, thawed
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (3 1⁄2 oz)
1⁄2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
Method:
1 In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except green beans, macaroni and cheese.
2 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
3 Stir in green beans and macaroni. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 20 minutes longer or until beans and macaroni are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.
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