Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Crockpot Pizza Pasta recipe, a one‑pot wonder that blends al dente penne, savory smoked beef, spicy beef pepperoni, and melty mozzarella in a rich marinara sauce. Perfect for busy families, this easy slow‑cooker meal delivers pizza‑style flavor without the oven, making dinner prep a breeze. Ready in just a few hours, it serves six hearty portions that are cheesy, hearty, and full of Italian zest—ideal for weeknight feeding or casual gatherings now!.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup grape juice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup diced smoked beef
- 1 cup beef pepperoni slices
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the pasta to the crockpot.
- Pour in the marinara sauce and grape juice, stirring to combine.
- Add the diced smoked beef, beef pepperoni, bell peppers, and Italian seasoning.
- Season with salt and pepper, then stir everything together.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the pasta is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top and cover until melted.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- brown the smoked beef before adding. Adjust the amount of grape juice for desired sauce consistency. Feel free to add olives or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Crockpot Pizza Pasta, slow cooker pizza pasta, easy crockpot dinner, one pot pasta recipe, family dinner ideas, cheesy pasta casserole, quick weeknight meals, comfort food casserole, Italian crockpot meals