Zesty Minnestroni

By á-4101

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
• 1 cup chopped onions (1 medium)
• 1/2 cup chopped celery (1 stalk)
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots (1 medium)
• 1 can (19 fl oz./540 mL) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (19 fl oz./540 mL) red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
• 2 cans (10 fl oz/284 mL each) vegetable broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1-1/2 cups small pasta shells, uncooked
• 1/2 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese

Preparation

Step 1

HEAT dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions, celery and carrots; cook 2 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Spoon into slow cooker. Add tomatoes with their liquid, the beans, broth, water and Italian seasoning; stir. Cover with lid.

COOK on LOW for 6 hours (or on HIGH for 3 hours).

STIR in pasta; cook 10 to 15 min. or until pasta is tender. Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.