Description
This Crockpot Cheesy Beef Rigatoni delivers tender pasta and rich, savory beef in a velvety cheese sauce that requires minimal active effort for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 large yellow onion (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pound uncooked rigatoni
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic in a skillet; drain fat and transfer to crockpot.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and all dry seasonings to the crockpot; stir to combine.
- Add dry rigatoni and water to the pot; ensure pasta is submerged and stir gently.
- Cover and cook on Low for 3 hours or High for 1.5 to 2 hours until pasta is tender.
- Turn off heat, top with cheeses, cover for 5-10 minutes to melt, then stir and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Add extra liquid when reheating to restore creaminess.