Slow Cooked Minestrone

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic, undrained
• 2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup thinly sliced carrot
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 14 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup dried bow tie pasta
• 1 medium summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• grated parmesan cheese (optional)