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I also had 1/2 lb. of leftover sausage that I fried up.
Boil 12 ounces of rigatoni according to the package (about 12-15 minutes.)
Layer the ingredients in your Crock Pot in this order. 1/2 jar of spaghetti sauce.
1/2 of the cooked rigatoni.
1/2 of the hamburger/sausage mixture.
1 1/2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
I use Italian Seasoning in just about everything and this was no exception! I sprinkled some onto the cheese on both layers.
1/2 of a can of sliced mushrooms and 1/2 of a small chopped onion.
Repeat each layer. I was feeling rebellious so I added another 1/2 cup of cheese to the very top along with another sprinkle of Italian seasoning.
Cook 4-5 hours on low in your Crock Pot. (This is 5 hours later.)
The verdict:
LOVE IT! This is the best "new" dish I have made. I will make 2 changes the next time I make it.
1. I will add AT LEAST another 1/2 of a jar of spaghetti sauce. It was a little dry.
2. I will probably add a little ricotta cheese to the layers to make it a bit creamier.
This recipe makes A TON so we will be having leftovers tomorrow. Hubby is happily eating his second plate full. Kids will try it out tomorrow. All in all, I highly recommend it. It was easy, delicious, and very filling.
25 comments:
Were the noodles not too mushy? I'd think cooked noodles, then on low for another 4 hours would make pure mush. Obviously I need to use my crock pot more!
Oh, and wine in this--yum! LOL
I don't know why this reminded me - but have you tried pizza fondue? not necessarily a crock pot recipe - but probably just as easy. A can of sauce, a lb of chop meat is option and lots of mozzarella cheese and a loaf of italian bread. Cook meat if using. Then add in the sauce. Finally add in enough cheese to make it thick - usually 1-2 bags of shredded cheese. Cube up the italian bread. And you are done. My mom used to just put the pot on the table and give us each a fork and a ton of bread. so yummy..
super yum! I'm really diggin' your recipes!
Oh My!
I know what we're having for dinner tomorrow : D
I love your blog, I found you through SITS and I'll be back for sure!
Deb-Not mushy at all. The opposite actually because there was virtually no liquid they toughened up a bit. A little more spaghetti sauce would make it perfect. And yes wine in it, with it,near it...perfect.
Christine-Sounds awesome. I will try it!
Mom and Mrs. Parks-Thanks! I am lovin using the Crock Pot. Enjoy the recipes now while you can. Reality will set in come August
14. Then no more cooking at the John Deere house.
Oh, I'm soooo going to try this!! Man, I love my crock pot. Girl, you have got to get some of those crock pot liners.
Okay, after all that cheese you sucked me in! That ending picture OH my YUMMY! Think I may know what we're having for dinner.
Looks yummy. Very. I still have not managed to drag the crock pot out of the closet. When the kids get back! And, I have to know...what recipe book are you using? And...somehow I missed it...but what was the verdict on the meatloaf?
Kat-I put the link for the cookbook in the post. It is Fix-it and Forget-It from Debbie. It's great! No pics, but I like the way it is organized.
Also, I updated the meatloaf post. It was okay, but needed a few changes before it turned out the way I want.
Looks delish!! can't wait to try it out.
I have the fix it and forget it cookbook. recipes are hit and miss. but your dish looks DELIGHTFUL!
That looks so yummy!!! I 'll have to try it! I do lasagna in the crock pot all the time.
I too love Fix-it-and-Forget-it! I have yet to try any recipes using noodles though, for fear of what I might end up with. Thanks for the review, think I will be trying this one soon!
(Found you thru SITS!)
mmmmmmm sounds sooo good. I may have to bring outmy crockpot for this one.
i am TOTALLY stealing this recipe (sans the mushrooms, i throw my food away when it has fungus on it, yuck)! thanks :)
Y U M M Y. Wow. The girls at work love my cooking efforts, so this looks like my next recipie!
Found you through SITS, and have already added you to my fav's list!!
Thanks for the crock pot tip!
I totally needed that since the Husband is laid up which makes me the sole supporter of house and kids!
Thanks!
btw....headed on over from SITS!
that looks wonderful. A friend of mine told me to check your blog out,I am glad I did! Now I know whats for dinner tonight :)
Wow! I like the way you did this....so organized and with pictures and everything. I especially like your take at the end on what to add/remove/change. This sounds pretty good. Thanks for sharing!
I found you from those Saucy girls. Glad I did... I'm totally using this recipe!! Looks GOOD!
I have this book and I love it. Now I need to go and try the Rigatoni recepie.
Wow! That sounds delish! I will be trying that for sure. Found you as the featured blogger on SITS today. Congrats! I'm enjoying your blog and I'll be back again for sure!
I just came back and was reading again.
This looks really good. I completely passed it over the first time. dangit.
Looks great and I love easy crock pot recipes!
Thanks!!
Danielle-Thanks for coming back. I was beginning to think today was more like a one night stand. Glad some of you are in it for a serious, long-term relationship. I promise I will cook for you! ;)
(Another Crock Pot recipe coming tomorrow!)
If anyone tried the rigatoni, I would love to hear what you thought!
Tonight is tator tot casserole, but tomorrow is crockpot rigatoni. I was just checking to be sure I have everything I need. I'll let you know how it turns out.
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