Crock Pot Italian Sausage Rigatoni Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Servings
6
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Calories
695 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Crock Pot Italian Sausage Rigatoni Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by browning ground Italian sausage on the stovetop, then transferring it to a slow cooker. Chopped onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth are added, creating a flavorful base. The mixture cooks on low or high heat for several hours allowing ingredients to blend and develop depth.
About 30 minutes before serving, uncooked rigatoni is stirred in. Though initially watery, the pasta absorbs the liquid as it cooks in the slow cooker until tender. Shredded mozzarella is then mixed in, melting into the sauce to add creaminess. The dish is served immediately and may be topped with Parmesan cheese if desired. The slow cooker method offers a convenient way to prepare a one-pot pasta meal that delivers balanced savory flavors and a hearty, comforting texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage ground
- 16 oz rigatoni pasta uncooked, package
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 - 16 oz diced tomato petite, canned
- 1 - 8 oz tomato sauce can
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups beef broth
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese shredded
- Parmesan Cheese optional, shredded
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground Italian sausage until it is brown. (Or use your Ninja)
- Add to a 6 quart slow cooker.
- Add in onion, seasonings, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and broth. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4.
- 30 minutes before serving stir in the pasta. It will look very watery but don't worry the pasta will soak it up. Cover and cook for approximately 30 minutes until the desired tenderness is reached.
- Stir in the mozzarella cheese until melted.
- Serve immediately and top with parmesan cheese if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 695 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 695kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1860mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 766mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 544IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 270mg | 27% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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