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Crockpot Pizza Pasta dish topped with cheese and herbs, ready to serve.

Crockpot Pizza Pasta

A creamy and easy pasta dish that brings all the flavors of pizza to your table, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (93% lean) Can substitute with turkey or chicken for a healthier option.
  • 12 ounces uncooked rotini pasta Can use gluten-free pasta as a substitute.
  • 24 ounces marinara sauce Use a plant-based marinara for a vegan version.
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth Vegetable broth can be used for a vegan version.
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 piece green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Feel free to mix with other cheese varieties.
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 20 slices turkey pepperoni Can substitute with regular or vegan pepperoni.
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives or mushrooms Optional addition.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet, seasoning with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a 6-quart crockpot, combine cooked beef, marinara sauce, broth, chopped onion, bell pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
  3. Stir in the uncooked rotini pasta until coated. Top with half the turkey pepperoni slices.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours. Stir halfway through and check pasta doneness.
  2. Once pasta is cooked, sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar on top. Add remaining pepperoni slices. Cover and cook an additional 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat serving in microwave or stovetop.