Crockpot Million Dollar Pasta
This little cheesy pasta dish is layers and layers of yumminess and best of all the pasta cooks right along with everything else in the crockpot. I think it's important to follow the instructions for layering this dish if you want your pasta to get fully cooked. And I just wanted to let you know - in the video I only made half of this recipe but I am leaving you the full ingredient list so you can probably feed your family a couple days on this.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Step 1
Brown up and crumble ground beef - drain the excess grease and set aside. -
Step 2
In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, ricotta cheese, minced garlic and Italian seasoning. -
Step 3
In the bottom of a 6 quart (or larger) oval slow cooker, addHalf a jar of spaghetti sauceLayer half the box of the cavatappi pasta on top of saucePour remaining jar of spaghetti sauce over noodlesPour on half a jar of water -
Step 4
Then layer half the cooked ground beef mixture over top.Dollop the entire cream cheese mixture evenly as possible over the beef layer and do not stir it in. -
Step 5
Evenly layer the rest of the cavatappi pasta on top of the cream cheese layerTop evenly with remaining jar of spaghetti saucePour another half jar of water on top of spaghetti sauceFinally, layer the rest of the cooked ground beef on topCover and cook on low for about 3-4 hours.
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Step 6
Stir mixture and make sure pasta is fully cooked. If not, cover and allow to cook for another hour. Then evenly layer the top with 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.
Cover for an additional 15-20 minutes (until cheese is melted.) Sprinkle with a little additional Italian seasoning for color
Note
And of course this one goes great with a salad and breadsticks, too. This is another wonderful creation I found from The Country Cook and it's a new family favorite!
