Ingredients
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1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (preferably Hunt's)
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1 (4 1/2 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
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1 cup water or 1 cup chicken broth
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1 teaspoon italian seasoning (or to taste)
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salt and black pepper
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6 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti, broken into pieces
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grated parmesan cheese
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
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1 small green bell pepper, chopped
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1 large celery rib, thinley diced
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1 (15 1/2 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained (or use similar beans)
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1 (29 ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a crock pot, except the spaghetti; cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours.
- Stir in the spaghetti, cover and cook on HIGH for 45-50 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
- If desired, the spaghetti can be cooked separately if desired, and added to mixture before serving, just cook the mixture in the crock pot an extra 40 minutes, or to suit taste.
- Ladle into bowls and top with parmesan cheese.