Slow-Cooker Pizza Casserole

Name: Slow-Cooker Pizza Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 14 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni or large tube pasta; 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 small onion, chopped; 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 2 cans (15 ounces each) pizza sauce; 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni; Chopped fresh basil or arugula, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 2 hours

Yield 14 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Crockpot pizza casserole is the recipe for a satisfying one-and-done meal. This comforting casserole with mass appeal is just what you need when cooking for a crowd.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni or large tube pasta
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cans (15 ounces each) pizza sauce
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni
Chopped fresh basil or arugula, optional

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Drain pasta; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in beef mixture, cheese, pizza sauce, soup and pepperoni. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. If desired, top with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 329 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 885mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.

A comforting casserole with mass appeal is just what you need when cooking for a crowd. For added convenience, it stays warm in a slow cooker. —Virginia Krites, Cridersville, Ohio

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