Crock Pot Rigatoni
Warm, comforting, and incredibly easy to make, Crock Pot Rigatoni is the ultimate one-pot pasta dish perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends. This hearty recipe combines tender rigatoni pasta, flavorful ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and a blend of gooey mozzarella and tangy Parmesan cheese for a dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, Italian seasoning, and a touch of fresh basil, every bite bursts with classic Italian flavors. The best part? This slow-cooker meal requires minimal effort—simply layer the ingredients in your Crock Pot, let it simmer to perfection, and enjoy fuss-free cooking. With minimal prep and just one pot to clean, Crock Pot Rigatoni is a comforting crowd-pleaser that’s sure to become a staple in your dinner rotation.
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Ingredients
- 16 oz Rigatoni pasta
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 Yellow onion, diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 24 oz Marinara sauce
- 14 oz Diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cups Fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1.5 cups Water
Directions
Step 1
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2
Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking and breaking it up with a spoon until browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease and set the mixture aside.
Step 3
In the Crock Pot, combine the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes (undrained), Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and 1 cup of water. Stir to combine.
Step 4
Add the cooked ground beef mixture to the Crock Pot and stir well.
Step 5
Pour the uncooked rigatoni pasta into the Crock Pot, gently pressing it into the sauce mixture to ensure it's mostly covered. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of water, if needed, to ensure the pasta is submerged.
Step 6
Set the Crock Pot to cook on LOW for 4 hours, stirring halfway through to ensure the pasta cooks evenly.
Step 7
After 4 hours, stir in 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and mix well. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and all of the Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
Step 8
Cover the Crock Pot and let the cheese melt for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Step 9
Turn off the Crock Pot, garnish with fresh chopped basil, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2799.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3025.3 |
| Total Fat 170.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 72.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g | |
| Cholesterol 517.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6131.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 196.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 34.7g | |
| Protein 177.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2518.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2420.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories