Slow Cooker Italian Style Penne
This vegetarian Italian dish is full of flavor and is easy to put together in one pot!
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 293kcal
Ingredients
- 30 ounces canned diced tomatoes low sodium, no sugar added
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans low sodium
- 1/2 pound whole wheat penne pasta dry
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth, low sodium
- balsamic vinegar to taste
- parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- For this recipe, you will want to layer your ingredients. Place the pasta on the bottom of your slow cooker insert. On top of that, pour the diced tomatoes. Then add the beans. Pour the broth over the top. Sprinkle the Italian herb seasoning, garlic, and onion powder over the top and cook on low for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, or until pasta is cooked to your liking. It's okay to lift the lid on this one to check. When finished, add a splash of balsamic vinegar to taste.
- Top with a small amount of freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 190mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6