Crockpot Pizza Casserole Recipe
This Crockpot Pizza Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining the flavors of a classic pizza with hearty pasta. It’s an easy slow-cooker recipe perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks. Packed with cheesy goodness, savory ground beef, and rich pizza sauce, it’s a family favorite. The layers of rigatoni and mozzarella melt together beautifully for a gooey, irresistible dish. Serve it with a sprinkle of parsley for a pop of freshness and watch it disappear!
Ingredients:
1 pound rigatoni
1 pound lean ground beef
1 small sweet onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 (14-ounce) jars pizza sauce
16-ounce bag shredded mozzarella
Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Spray a 6-quart or larger crockpot with cooking spray and set it aside.
2. Cook the Rigatoni: Boil rigatoni until al dente, following the box instructions. Drain well and set aside.
3. Cook the Beef Mixture:
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and diced onion, breaking the beef into crumbles. Cook until the onions soften and the meat is no longer pink.
Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in minced garlic, and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain excess grease.
4. Mix with Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the beef mixture with pizza sauce. Stir in the cooked rigatoni until evenly coated.
5. Layer in the Crockpot:
Spread half of the pasta mixture into the slow cooker.
Sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella.
Add the remaining pasta mixture on top, followed by the rest of the cheese.
6. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until heated through and the cheese is fully melted.
7. Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley (optional) and serve warm.
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This Crockpot Pizza Casserole is a cheesy, hearty, and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings! Easy to prepare and loved by all, it’s a comfort food classic that’ll leave everyone asking for seconds!
