Pasta e Fagioli (plan ahead)

I got this from the garlic and herb sauce can but I modified it...a lot

                                                                                              Prep time: 20 minutes
                                                                                              Cook time: 3-4 hours
1lb Ground Beef
1 14.5 oz Can Diced Tomatoes
1 can Garlic & Herb Sauce
2 C water
1 can Red Kidney Beans
1/2 Box Elbow Macaroni
Celery (as desired)
Shredded Carrots (as desired)

Grated Parmesan (optional)

Directions:
1. Cook ground beef in a skillet just enough to make the beef in little chunks
2. Place in slow cooker on low and add
     - Beans
     - Water
     - Shredded Carrots
     - if you want any other vegetables add at this time
3. Cut celery into slices and add to cooker
4. Simmer for 3-4 hours
5. Add macaroni the last 15-20 minutes.  This is important or it will cook for too long.
6. Serve and add a dash of parmesan cheese to individual servings

Makes 6-8 servings