Ingredients

1tbspextra virgin olive oil

1lblean ground beef

2carrots,diced

4celery stalks,diced

1medium onion,diced

28oztomatoes,canned, crushed

14½ozbeef broth,(2 cans)

2bay leaves,whole

1tspdried oregano

1tspdried basil

½tspdried thyme

salt pepper,to taste

15ozcannellini beans,(1 can) drained and rinsed

15ozred kidney beans,(1 can) drained and rinsed

1cupditalini pasta,uncooked

Preparation

Add olive oil to a large skillet and add in ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink.

Place the beef in a slow cooker along with the rest of the ingredients except for the beans and pasta.

Cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours or High for 3 to 4 hours. 30 minutes before serving, stir in beans and pasta.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Discard bay leaves before serving.

Serve immediately while hot.