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.