PREP TIME
15 mins
COOK TIME
4 hours
TOTAL TIME
4 hours 15 mins
Serves: 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 lb ground beef, turkey or Italian sausage
1 onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 (28oz) can diced tomatoes
1 650ml jar pasta sauce (about 2½ cups)
2½ cups water or chicken broth
1 375g box Penne or Ziti (or other short) pasta (about 4 cups)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Stir in garlic and salt and cook 1 minute.
Add beef mixture, basil, parsley, tomatoes, pasta sauce and water to a 4qt (or larger) slow cooker. Stir.
Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
Add pasta and stir until combined. Cover and continue cooking for 20-45 minutes (depending on how hot your slow cooker is) — check and stir at the 20 minute mark.
Sprinkle with cheese and cover for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
