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Slow Cooker Chunky Vegetable Marinara with Almonds

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Chunky Vegetable Marinara with Almonds over Pasta

Recipe by Pam List

Slow cooker chunky vegetable marinara over pasta with almonds is pure veggie comfort food. Add a sprinkle of parmesan and it will surprise you how flavorful this ridiculously easy recipe tastes.

  • Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
  • Yield12 1x
  • DietVegetarianDiet

Ingredients

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  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bag frozen bell pepper blend or 2 peppers sliced fresh
  • 12 oz bag frozen yellow and green zucchini slices
  • 1 12oz bag Frozen Mixed Vegetables with Carrots, Cauliflower, and Broccoli
  • 1 12 oz bag frozen green beans
  • 2 cups of raw almonds
  • 1 jar marinara
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • I lb durum wheat shell pasta

Instructions

    1. In a skillet, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium-high heat. Sautee onions for 5 minutes and then add 2 cups frozen sliced bell pepper or two fresh bell peppers any color cored, seeds removed, and sliced.  Sautee another 3 minutes. 
    2. Add sauteed onions and peppers and all remaining ingredients to a large slow cooker. Give it a good stir. 
    3. Slow cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 or just until vegetables are fork-tender. 
    4. Salt and pepper to taste in the last thirty minutes. 
    5. A half-hour before serving cook 1 pound drum wheat shell pasta in five quarts of boiling water with two tablespoons of salt for 11 minutes until pasta is al dente. Drain and set aside.
    6. Serve steaming pasta with scoops of slow-cooked chunky vegetable marinara. 

Notes

Ground or shredded parmesan optional. 

Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for a burst of fresh green. Add a crusty bread and beautiful green salad. Dinner will be easy and amazing!

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Cuisine: American, Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 323
  • Sugar: 6
  • Sodium: 92
  • Fat: 13
  • Saturated Fat: 1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 11
  • Protein: 13
  • Cholesterol: 0

Find it online: https://mommacan.com/chunky-vegetable-marinara/