Name: Barilla Ditali Pasta Soup with Chicken and Spinach in a Slow Cooker
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/4 box Barilla Ditali pasta; 2 quarts Water; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 large carrots, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless; 1 lb baby spinach; 2 pts cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese; 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; To taste Salt and black pepper

Barilla Ditali Pasta Soup with Chicken and Spinach in a Slow Cooker

30 minutes

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Dubbed as 'thimble-sized' and 'very short macaroni', this small, tube-shaped Barilla Ditali pasta makes the perfect soup base. Try this hearty soup to warm you up on a chilly day, or cook it for anyone feeling under the weather. Featuring high-quality Barilla Ditali pasta, this recipe calls for chicken and vegetables, with Italian herbs and cheese to give it a savoury twist!

One-Pot Recipes

Ingredients

8 servings

1/4 boxBarilla Ditali pasta

2 quartsWater

2celery stalks, diced

1large carrots, diced

1large onion, diced

2 clovesgarlic, chopped

1bay leaf

1 lbchicken thighs, boneless and skinless

1 lbbaby spinach

2 ptscherry tomatoes

1/2 cupParmigiano Reggiano cheese

2 tbspExtra virgin olive oil

To tasteSalt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Combine in a 4-6 quart slow cooker, the water, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf and chicken.

Step 2

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is tender and falling apart.

Step 3

Remove the chicken from the soup and let it cool down. When the chicken is cool, shred into bite-sized pieces, then add it back to the soup.

Step 4

Remove the bay leaf and add the spinach, cherry tomatoes and Barilla Ditali pasta, then stir well.

Step 5

Season with salt and pepper and cover, then cook the Barilla Ditali pasta for another 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

To serve, ladle the soup into bowls, top with some grated cheese and a drizzle of fresh olive oil.

Ditali

Ditali, with its short tubular shape, originates from the region of Campania in Southern Italy. Its compact shape makes it an excellent choice for classic soups and pasta salads, as it captures hearty broths and dressings. Ditali is a go-to option for simple yet satisfying meals.

Shape

Mini and Soup

Cook time

10 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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