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Slow Cooker Beef and Cheese Pasta
This is a family favorite recipe that my kids love.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
8
hours
hrs
Total Time
8
hours
hrs
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Crockpot
Servings:
6
people
Author:
gimmedelicious.com
Cost:
$10
Ingredients
1
lb
ground beef
1
tablespoon
oil
1/2
cup
diced onions
4
cloves
of garlic
minced
2
cups
uncooked pasta
any kind
24
oz
jar marinara sauce
about 3 cups
1
cup
diced tomatoes
canned or fresh
1
teaspoon
dried italian herb seasoning
1/2
teaspoon
pepper
1/2
teaspoon
salt
3
cups
water
1/2
cup
heavy cream
1
cup
shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2
cup
shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat a medium pan to medium/high heat.
Cook ground beef until it browns, drain and remove from the pan and pour into slow cooker.
Wipe the pan with a paper towel and add 1 tablespoon oil to the same pan, cook the onions for 2-3 minute, until soft.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 20 seconds.
Turn off heat and pour onions and garlic into slow cooker.
Add the jar of marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, water, and salt.
Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Next, Add the pasta, heavy cream, half the mozzarella cheese, the Parmesan and gently stir.
Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and cook for another 30 minutes to an hour or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve and enjoy!