A comforting and flavorful casserole made with ground beef, pasta, and gooey melted cheese, cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef. 1 onion, chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes. 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce. 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 8 oz pasta such as penne or macaroni. 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
Instructions: In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until beef is browned and onions are softened. Drain excess fat. Transfer cooked beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain. Add cooked pasta to the slow cooker along with mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 360 minutes
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