Million Dollar Pasta Crockpot: A Dish You Must Try!
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A delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish cooked in a crockpot, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Author: Marianne
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound pasta (penne or rotini)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic until fully cooked.
- Drain excess fat and transfer the mixture to the crockpot.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the crockpot.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the uncooked pasta to the crockpot and stir.
- Once the pasta is cooked, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top and cover until melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Leftovers can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg