14 Italian-Inspired Recipes You Can Make in a Slow Cooker

CloseLet your slow cooker do the work with these Italian-inspired recipes. Your kitchen will fill with intoxicating aromas and you’ll end up with a delicious, hearty meal. Recipes like Spicy Chicken Lasagna and Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Lasagna are comforting, warm and perfect for any weeknight dinner.01of 14Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with PolentaView RecipeThis rustic stew cooks all day in the slow cooker so you can come home to a comforting, hot dinner. Not a fan of polenta? Try this healthy chicken dinner over pasta instead. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 201902of 14Spicy Chicken LasagnaView RecipeInstead of spending hours at the stove making an Italian tomato sauce for your lasagna, let your slow cooker do the work. Your family will love the chicken and mushrooms in this makeover recipe of traditional lasagna. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine03of 14Nonna’s Spaghetti & MeatballsView RecipeThe meatballs and sauce are cooked in the slow cooker for this traditional Italian spaghetti and meatballs recipe. You could also serve the meatballs over creamy polenta or on a sandwich with melted provolone. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 201204of 14Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean StewView RecipeThis load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 201905of 14Slow-Cooker Vegetarian LasagnaView RecipeSure, the slow cooker’s great for stews and soups, but it also happens to make a mean lasagna! In this ingenious slow-cooker recipe, all you have to do is chop your veggies, then layer the ingredients (raw) into the crockpot. Serve with: Garlic bread and a green salad. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 201106of 14Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan MeatballsView RecipeTurn classic chicken parm into meatballs with this easy load-and-go appetizer recipe with a cheesy surprise inside. Making meatballs for a party? Switch your crock pot to warm for serving all party long. Source: EatingWell.com, February 201707of 14Slow-Cooker Italian Vegetable & Farro SoupView RecipeThe farro­­an ancient whole grain rich in iron and fiber–and butternut squash make this slow-cooker soup hearty and filling. If you’re looking for an easy way to work whole grains into your diet, this is it. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker08of 14Slow-Cooker Chicken MarsalaView RecipeThis slow-cooker chicken Marsala recipe gets its full flavor from plenty of mushrooms and fragrant shallots. Whole-wheat pasta soaks up the rich sauce. Round it out with a simple green salad for a comforting healthy dinner. Source: EatingWell.com, December 201909of 14Slow-Cooker Pork Ragout over Casarecce PastaYou’ll want this slow-cooker ragout on a fall or winter evening when you’re hosting a crowd for dinner. Substitute beef brisket or chuck roast, if you’d like–you’ll just need to cook it for an additional hour or two. Garnish with fresh rosemary and oregano leaves, if desired. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker10of 14Slow-Cooker Pork Sausage BologneseView RecipeHere’s the meaty, saucy pasta that we all crave. If you have any slow-cooker bolognese leftovers, freeze them and reheat on a cold night when you’re in need of a hot, comforting dish. Serve with a simple, crisp salad and crusty bread. For the prettiest appearance, sprinkle with whole fresh basil leaves instead of chopped oregano. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker11of 14Slow-Cooker Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes & ParmesanSearching for an easy yet elegant dinner-party dish? This recipe is for you. The lightly charred cherry tomatoes (you can also use grape tomatoes) are not only a vivid topping but also add sweet smokiness that complements the polenta. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker12of 14Slow-Cooker Caprese Spaghetti Squash with White BeansView RecipeThis recipe feels and looks indulgent without being high in calories. The “caprese” components–fresh mozzarella, basil leaves and tomatoes–beautifully shine through, while the white beans add protein and a creamy texture. If you can’t find fresh small mozzarella balls, tear a large ball of fresh mozzarella into small pieces. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker13of 14Italian Pork with Mashed Sweet PotatoesView RecipeThis simple Italian-inspired recipe combines pork shoulder with aromatic fennel. As the pork cooks, its juices drip down to flavor the sweet potatoes that are nestled in the bottom of the slow cooker. Serve with steamed green beans for a complete meal. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine14of 14Slow-Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup Freezer PackView RecipeYour favorite restaurant soup just got easier and healthier with this freezer-to-crock-pot recipe. If you keep a special bottle of olive oil on hand for stand-out dishes, this is the recipe to pull it out for. The headiness of the fruity olive oil truly elevates the flavors in this Italian meal-prep slow-cooker soup. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit

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Let your slow cooker do the work with these Italian-inspired recipes. Your kitchen will fill with intoxicating aromas and you’ll end up with a delicious, hearty meal. Recipes like Spicy Chicken Lasagna and Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Lasagna are comforting, warm and perfect for any weeknight dinner.01of 14Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with PolentaView RecipeThis rustic stew cooks all day in the slow cooker so you can come home to a comforting, hot dinner. Not a fan of polenta? Try this healthy chicken dinner over pasta instead. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 201902of 14Spicy Chicken LasagnaView RecipeInstead of spending hours at the stove making an Italian tomato sauce for your lasagna, let your slow cooker do the work. Your family will love the chicken and mushrooms in this makeover recipe of traditional lasagna. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine03of 14Nonna’s Spaghetti & MeatballsView RecipeThe meatballs and sauce are cooked in the slow cooker for this traditional Italian spaghetti and meatballs recipe. You could also serve the meatballs over creamy polenta or on a sandwich with melted provolone. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 201204of 14Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean StewView RecipeThis load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 201905of 14Slow-Cooker Vegetarian LasagnaView RecipeSure, the slow cooker’s great for stews and soups, but it also happens to make a mean lasagna! In this ingenious slow-cooker recipe, all you have to do is chop your veggies, then layer the ingredients (raw) into the crockpot. Serve with: Garlic bread and a green salad. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 201106of 14Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan MeatballsView RecipeTurn classic chicken parm into meatballs with this easy load-and-go appetizer recipe with a cheesy surprise inside. Making meatballs for a party? Switch your crock pot to warm for serving all party long. Source: EatingWell.com, February 201707of 14Slow-Cooker Italian Vegetable & Farro SoupView RecipeThe farro­­an ancient whole grain rich in iron and fiber–and butternut squash make this slow-cooker soup hearty and filling. If you’re looking for an easy way to work whole grains into your diet, this is it. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker08of 14Slow-Cooker Chicken MarsalaView RecipeThis slow-cooker chicken Marsala recipe gets its full flavor from plenty of mushrooms and fragrant shallots. Whole-wheat pasta soaks up the rich sauce. Round it out with a simple green salad for a comforting healthy dinner. Source: EatingWell.com, December 201909of 14Slow-Cooker Pork Ragout over Casarecce PastaYou’ll want this slow-cooker ragout on a fall or winter evening when you’re hosting a crowd for dinner. Substitute beef brisket or chuck roast, if you’d like–you’ll just need to cook it for an additional hour or two. Garnish with fresh rosemary and oregano leaves, if desired. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker10of 14Slow-Cooker Pork Sausage BologneseView RecipeHere’s the meaty, saucy pasta that we all crave. If you have any slow-cooker bolognese leftovers, freeze them and reheat on a cold night when you’re in need of a hot, comforting dish. Serve with a simple, crisp salad and crusty bread. For the prettiest appearance, sprinkle with whole fresh basil leaves instead of chopped oregano. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker11of 14Slow-Cooker Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes & ParmesanSearching for an easy yet elegant dinner-party dish? This recipe is for you. The lightly charred cherry tomatoes (you can also use grape tomatoes) are not only a vivid topping but also add sweet smokiness that complements the polenta. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker12of 14Slow-Cooker Caprese Spaghetti Squash with White BeansView RecipeThis recipe feels and looks indulgent without being high in calories. The “caprese” components–fresh mozzarella, basil leaves and tomatoes–beautifully shine through, while the white beans add protein and a creamy texture. If you can’t find fresh small mozzarella balls, tear a large ball of fresh mozzarella into small pieces. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker13of 14Italian Pork with Mashed Sweet PotatoesView RecipeThis simple Italian-inspired recipe combines pork shoulder with aromatic fennel. As the pork cooks, its juices drip down to flavor the sweet potatoes that are nestled in the bottom of the slow cooker. Serve with steamed green beans for a complete meal. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine14of 14Slow-Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup Freezer PackView RecipeYour favorite restaurant soup just got easier and healthier with this freezer-to-crock-pot recipe. If you keep a special bottle of olive oil on hand for stand-out dishes, this is the recipe to pull it out for. The headiness of the fruity olive oil truly elevates the flavors in this Italian meal-prep slow-cooker soup. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit

Let your slow cooker do the work with these Italian-inspired recipes. Your kitchen will fill with intoxicating aromas and you’ll end up with a delicious, hearty meal. Recipes like Spicy Chicken Lasagna and Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Lasagna are comforting, warm and perfect for any weeknight dinner.

01of 14Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with PolentaView RecipeThis rustic stew cooks all day in the slow cooker so you can come home to a comforting, hot dinner. Not a fan of polenta? Try this healthy chicken dinner over pasta instead. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 201902of 14Spicy Chicken LasagnaView RecipeInstead of spending hours at the stove making an Italian tomato sauce for your lasagna, let your slow cooker do the work. Your family will love the chicken and mushrooms in this makeover recipe of traditional lasagna. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine03of 14Nonna’s Spaghetti & MeatballsView RecipeThe meatballs and sauce are cooked in the slow cooker for this traditional Italian spaghetti and meatballs recipe. You could also serve the meatballs over creamy polenta or on a sandwich with melted provolone. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 201204of 14Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean StewView RecipeThis load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 201905of 14Slow-Cooker Vegetarian LasagnaView RecipeSure, the slow cooker’s great for stews and soups, but it also happens to make a mean lasagna! In this ingenious slow-cooker recipe, all you have to do is chop your veggies, then layer the ingredients (raw) into the crockpot. Serve with: Garlic bread and a green salad. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 201106of 14Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan MeatballsView RecipeTurn classic chicken parm into meatballs with this easy load-and-go appetizer recipe with a cheesy surprise inside. Making meatballs for a party? Switch your crock pot to warm for serving all party long. Source: EatingWell.com, February 201707of 14Slow-Cooker Italian Vegetable & Farro SoupView RecipeThe farro­­an ancient whole grain rich in iron and fiber–and butternut squash make this slow-cooker soup hearty and filling. If you’re looking for an easy way to work whole grains into your diet, this is it. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker08of 14Slow-Cooker Chicken MarsalaView RecipeThis slow-cooker chicken Marsala recipe gets its full flavor from plenty of mushrooms and fragrant shallots. Whole-wheat pasta soaks up the rich sauce. Round it out with a simple green salad for a comforting healthy dinner. Source: EatingWell.com, December 201909of 14Slow-Cooker Pork Ragout over Casarecce PastaYou’ll want this slow-cooker ragout on a fall or winter evening when you’re hosting a crowd for dinner. Substitute beef brisket or chuck roast, if you’d like–you’ll just need to cook it for an additional hour or two. Garnish with fresh rosemary and oregano leaves, if desired. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker10of 14Slow-Cooker Pork Sausage BologneseView RecipeHere’s the meaty, saucy pasta that we all crave. If you have any slow-cooker bolognese leftovers, freeze them and reheat on a cold night when you’re in need of a hot, comforting dish. Serve with a simple, crisp salad and crusty bread. For the prettiest appearance, sprinkle with whole fresh basil leaves instead of chopped oregano. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker11of 14Slow-Cooker Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes & ParmesanSearching for an easy yet elegant dinner-party dish? This recipe is for you. The lightly charred cherry tomatoes (you can also use grape tomatoes) are not only a vivid topping but also add sweet smokiness that complements the polenta. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker12of 14Slow-Cooker Caprese Spaghetti Squash with White BeansView RecipeThis recipe feels and looks indulgent without being high in calories. The “caprese” components–fresh mozzarella, basil leaves and tomatoes–beautifully shine through, while the white beans add protein and a creamy texture. If you can’t find fresh small mozzarella balls, tear a large ball of fresh mozzarella into small pieces. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker13of 14Italian Pork with Mashed Sweet PotatoesView RecipeThis simple Italian-inspired recipe combines pork shoulder with aromatic fennel. As the pork cooks, its juices drip down to flavor the sweet potatoes that are nestled in the bottom of the slow cooker. Serve with steamed green beans for a complete meal. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine14of 14Slow-Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup Freezer PackView RecipeYour favorite restaurant soup just got easier and healthier with this freezer-to-crock-pot recipe. If you keep a special bottle of olive oil on hand for stand-out dishes, this is the recipe to pull it out for. The headiness of the fruity olive oil truly elevates the flavors in this Italian meal-prep slow-cooker soup. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018

01of 14Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with PolentaView RecipeThis rustic stew cooks all day in the slow cooker so you can come home to a comforting, hot dinner. Not a fan of polenta? Try this healthy chicken dinner over pasta instead. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2019

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Polenta

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This rustic stew cooks all day in the slow cooker so you can come home to a comforting, hot dinner. Not a fan of polenta? Try this healthy chicken dinner over pasta instead. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2019

02of 14Spicy Chicken LasagnaView RecipeInstead of spending hours at the stove making an Italian tomato sauce for your lasagna, let your slow cooker do the work. Your family will love the chicken and mushrooms in this makeover recipe of traditional lasagna. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Spicy Chicken Lasagna

Instead of spending hours at the stove making an Italian tomato sauce for your lasagna, let your slow cooker do the work. Your family will love the chicken and mushrooms in this makeover recipe of traditional lasagna. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

03of 14Nonna’s Spaghetti & MeatballsView RecipeThe meatballs and sauce are cooked in the slow cooker for this traditional Italian spaghetti and meatballs recipe. You could also serve the meatballs over creamy polenta or on a sandwich with melted provolone. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2012

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Nonna’s Spaghetti & Meatballs

The meatballs and sauce are cooked in the slow cooker for this traditional Italian spaghetti and meatballs recipe. You could also serve the meatballs over creamy polenta or on a sandwich with melted provolone. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2012

04of 14Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean StewView RecipeThis load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2019

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Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew

This load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad. Source: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2019

05of 14Slow-Cooker Vegetarian LasagnaView RecipeSure, the slow cooker’s great for stews and soups, but it also happens to make a mean lasagna! In this ingenious slow-cooker recipe, all you have to do is chop your veggies, then layer the ingredients (raw) into the crockpot. Serve with: Garlic bread and a green salad. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2011

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Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Lasagna

Sure, the slow cooker’s great for stews and soups, but it also happens to make a mean lasagna! In this ingenious slow-cooker recipe, all you have to do is chop your veggies, then layer the ingredients (raw) into the crockpot. Serve with: Garlic bread and a green salad. Source: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2011

06of 14Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan MeatballsView RecipeTurn classic chicken parm into meatballs with this easy load-and-go appetizer recipe with a cheesy surprise inside. Making meatballs for a party? Switch your crock pot to warm for serving all party long. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2017

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Turn classic chicken parm into meatballs with this easy load-and-go appetizer recipe with a cheesy surprise inside. Making meatballs for a party? Switch your crock pot to warm for serving all party long. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2017

07of 14Slow-Cooker Italian Vegetable & Farro SoupView RecipeThe farro­­an ancient whole grain rich in iron and fiber–and butternut squash make this slow-cooker soup hearty and filling. If you’re looking for an easy way to work whole grains into your diet, this is it. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Slow-Cooker Italian Vegetable & Farro Soup

The farro­­an ancient whole grain rich in iron and fiber–and butternut squash make this slow-cooker soup hearty and filling. If you’re looking for an easy way to work whole grains into your diet, this is it. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

08of 14Slow-Cooker Chicken MarsalaView RecipeThis slow-cooker chicken Marsala recipe gets its full flavor from plenty of mushrooms and fragrant shallots. Whole-wheat pasta soaks up the rich sauce. Round it out with a simple green salad for a comforting healthy dinner. Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Marsala

This slow-cooker chicken Marsala recipe gets its full flavor from plenty of mushrooms and fragrant shallots. Whole-wheat pasta soaks up the rich sauce. Round it out with a simple green salad for a comforting healthy dinner. Source: EatingWell.com, December 2019

09of 14Slow-Cooker Pork Ragout over Casarecce PastaYou’ll want this slow-cooker ragout on a fall or winter evening when you’re hosting a crowd for dinner. Substitute beef brisket or chuck roast, if you’d like–you’ll just need to cook it for an additional hour or two. Garnish with fresh rosemary and oregano leaves, if desired. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Slow-Cooker Pork Ragout over Casarecce Pasta

You’ll want this slow-cooker ragout on a fall or winter evening when you’re hosting a crowd for dinner. Substitute beef brisket or chuck roast, if you’d like–you’ll just need to cook it for an additional hour or two. Garnish with fresh rosemary and oregano leaves, if desired. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

10of 14Slow-Cooker Pork Sausage BologneseView RecipeHere’s the meaty, saucy pasta that we all crave. If you have any slow-cooker bolognese leftovers, freeze them and reheat on a cold night when you’re in need of a hot, comforting dish. Serve with a simple, crisp salad and crusty bread. For the prettiest appearance, sprinkle with whole fresh basil leaves instead of chopped oregano. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Slow-Cooker Pork Sausage Bolognese

Here’s the meaty, saucy pasta that we all crave. If you have any slow-cooker bolognese leftovers, freeze them and reheat on a cold night when you’re in need of a hot, comforting dish. Serve with a simple, crisp salad and crusty bread. For the prettiest appearance, sprinkle with whole fresh basil leaves instead of chopped oregano. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

11of 14Slow-Cooker Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes & ParmesanSearching for an easy yet elegant dinner-party dish? This recipe is for you. The lightly charred cherry tomatoes (you can also use grape tomatoes) are not only a vivid topping but also add sweet smokiness that complements the polenta. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Slow-Cooker Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes & Parmesan

Searching for an easy yet elegant dinner-party dish? This recipe is for you. The lightly charred cherry tomatoes (you can also use grape tomatoes) are not only a vivid topping but also add sweet smokiness that complements the polenta. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

12of 14Slow-Cooker Caprese Spaghetti Squash with White BeansView RecipeThis recipe feels and looks indulgent without being high in calories. The “caprese” components–fresh mozzarella, basil leaves and tomatoes–beautifully shine through, while the white beans add protein and a creamy texture. If you can’t find fresh small mozzarella balls, tear a large ball of fresh mozzarella into small pieces. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

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Slow-Cooker Caprese Spaghetti Squash with White Beans

This recipe feels and looks indulgent without being high in calories. The “caprese” components–fresh mozzarella, basil leaves and tomatoes–beautifully shine through, while the white beans add protein and a creamy texture. If you can’t find fresh small mozzarella balls, tear a large ball of fresh mozzarella into small pieces. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker

13of 14Italian Pork with Mashed Sweet PotatoesView RecipeThis simple Italian-inspired recipe combines pork shoulder with aromatic fennel. As the pork cooks, its juices drip down to flavor the sweet potatoes that are nestled in the bottom of the slow cooker. Serve with steamed green beans for a complete meal. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

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Italian Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes

This simple Italian-inspired recipe combines pork shoulder with aromatic fennel. As the pork cooks, its juices drip down to flavor the sweet potatoes that are nestled in the bottom of the slow cooker. Serve with steamed green beans for a complete meal. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine

14of 14Slow-Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup Freezer PackView RecipeYour favorite restaurant soup just got easier and healthier with this freezer-to-crock-pot recipe. If you keep a special bottle of olive oil on hand for stand-out dishes, this is the recipe to pull it out for. The headiness of the fruity olive oil truly elevates the flavors in this Italian meal-prep slow-cooker soup. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018

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Slow-Cooker Pasta e Fagioli Soup Freezer Pack

Your favorite restaurant soup just got easier and healthier with this freezer-to-crock-pot recipe. If you keep a special bottle of olive oil on hand for stand-out dishes, this is the recipe to pull it out for. The headiness of the fruity olive oil truly elevates the flavors in this Italian meal-prep slow-cooker soup. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018

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