Ingredients
1lblean ground beef
1large onion,diced
4garlic cloves,minced
28ozcrushed tomatoes,1 can, undrained
15oztomato sauce
14½ozpetit diced tomatoes
32ozlow sodium beef broth
1red bell pepper,diced
1green bell pepper,diced
2cupsmushrooms,sliced
2tspdried basil leaves
2tspdried parsley
½tspseasoning salt
½tspblack pepper
2slicesparmesan rinds,optional
6ozpasta,dried, any shape
2cupsfresh spinach,chopped
Preparation
Cook beef, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain, then place in the slow cooker.
Add all remaining soup ingredients except pasta and spinach. Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours or High for 3 to 4 hours.
Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Stir in cooked pasta and spinach. Cover and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
Spoon into bowls and top as desired.
