SLOW-COOKER GREEK PENNE

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Enjoy a cheesy Mediterranean slow cooked dinner featuring pasta, ground beef andspinach.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 2/3 cups uncooked penne pasta (8 oz)
1 lb ground beef round
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 1/2 cups roasted garlic tomato pasta sauce (from two 1-lb 8-oz jars)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups crumbled feta cheese (8 oz)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray bottom of 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Line side of slow cooker with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in spinach, oregano, salt and pepper. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce and sugar.
  • In slow cooker, spread 1 1/2 cups of the pasta sauce. Layer with half of the pasta, half of the beef mixture and 1 cup of the feta cheese. Repeat layers. Pour remaining 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce over top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1420 mg

Jordan Ernst
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my dish turned out really dry. Maybe I didn't add enough liquid?


Nfor Shanella
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This is my new go-to recipe for busy weeknights. It's so easy to throw together and always turns out great.


Albutt Albutt
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Winter Shoemake
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I'm allergic to tomatoes, so I used a can of diced green chiles instead. It was still delicious!


AngelsCraftyCrochets
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Palden Dawa
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I cooked this recipe in my Instant Pot, and it turned out great! The pasta was perfectly al dente.


Sumit Sony
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Not a fan. The sauce was too thin and the pasta was mushy.


Lekula Mmolawa
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I added some crumbled feta to the top of the dish before serving, and it was delicious.


Osayi Mercy
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I made this recipe exactly as written, and it turned out perfectly. Thanks for sharing!


khaleeq ur rahman
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I've tried a lot of slow-cooker pasta recipes, but this one is by far the best. I love the combination of flavors.


Ch Rizwan Goraya
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This dish was a big hit at my last dinner party. So flavorful and easy to make!


Abera Baye
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I did not care for this recipe. The flavors were bland and the pasta was overcooked.


Ashanti Anglin
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My kids loved this! I always struggle to get them to eat vegetables, but they devoured the zucchini and tomatoes in this dish.


Maroof Qureshi
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I'm new to slow-cooker cooking, and this recipe gave me great confidence! I look forward to trying more.


Ejira Joy
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Amazing! Will definitely make again - thank you!


Ovayo Nesi
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Easy weeknight dinner - made this with ground turkey, and served with a side of tzatziki sauce.


anne love
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My Greek family loved how authentic this dish is, and I'll definitely be making it again.