Lets be real NOTHING beats the crock pot when cooking! If I can put something in the crock pot in the morning, and its ready when I get home I am all over it. Life gets busy with school, work, sports, etc, so sometimes dinner is the last thing on your mind. I totally get that! This Slow Cooker Italian Bake is so simple and ready when you get home. My entire family pretty much loves Italian food, they would eat it everyday if I made it. They all LOVED this recipe. I paired it with some yummy garlic bread sticks from Cub, and it was the perfect meal. I included the recipe below, check it out!
- Active Time : 20 minutes
- Total Time : several hours
- Serves : 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon Essential Everyday Italian Seasoning
- 1 (24 ounce) jar Essential Everyday Traditional Pasta Sauce
- 1 14.5 ounce can Essential Everyday Diced Tomatoes With Oregano, Garlic & Basil drained
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 (16 ounce) package Essential Everyday Frozen Potato & Onion Pierogies
- 2 cups Essential Everyday Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
DIRECTIONS
In large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble ground beef, onions and Italian seasoning until no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and tomatoes. Set aside.
In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese and egg; set aside.
In slow cooker, layer ? sauce, 1/3 pierogies, ? ricotta and ? cup cheese. Repeat layer, ending with pierogies, sauce and 1 cup cheese.
Cook on HIGH 2-2 ? hours or LOW for 4-5 hours; do not stir.
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