Crockpot Pasta E Fagioli {Olive Garden Copycat Recipe}

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

extra lean ground beef

1 cup

(~3-4) sliced carrots

1 cup

(~4-5 stalks) chopped celery

2 tsp

minced garlic

2 cans

EACH) diced tomatoes (undrained, I like fire-roasted)

1 can

dark red kidney beans (undrained)

1 can

white cannellini beans (undrained)

jar (14 ounces) Spaghetti Sauce

2 tbsp

tomato paste

3/4 cup

ditalini pasta (meaured when uncooked)

and 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt

3/4 tsp

freshly cracked pepper

1 tsp

dried oregano

1 tsp

dried basil

1/2 tsp

dried thyme

1/2 tsp

dried Italian seasoning

bay leaf

Optional: freshly parsley, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar