about the recipe
This crockpot pizza casserole recipe will be a hit at your next family dinner. This recipe combines layers of pasta, gooey cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings, all slow-cooked to perfection. With less than 15 minutes of hands-on time, you'll have a mouthwatering dish that's as enjoyable to prepare as it is to eat.
INGREDIENTS
– 1 pound rigatoni pasta – 1 pound ground beef – 1 tablespoon minced garlic – 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning – 1 teaspoon onion powder – 1 teaspoon sea salt – 8 ounces pepperoni dices. – 26 ounces marinara sauce – 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese – 5 ounces shredded parmesan cheese
– Cook the pasta in a pot of salted water according to package directions, reducing the cooking time by 2 minutes from what is recommended.
–Transfer to your slow cooker.
– While the pasta is cooking, cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6 minutes crumbling with the back of a spoon.
– Transfer the mixture to your slow cooker and toss with the pasta. Add the pepperoni and marinara sauce and stir to combine.