Crockpot Million Dollar Pasta
This hearty Crockpot Million Dollar Pasta combines rich cheeses, savory ground beef, and tender pasta cooked to perfection. It’s a comforting, cheesy meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 lb Ground beef Italian sausage works too if you like a spicier kick
- 8 oz Cream cheese softened
- ½ cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese cottage cheese is a fine stand-in
- 1 teaspoon Minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 48 oz Pasta sauce your favorite (2 jars of 24 oz each)
- 24 oz Water
- 16 oz Cavatappi pasta any fun twisty pasta will do
- 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese to melt on top
Instructions
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Cook fully and drain off any extra fat.
- Toss the cooked beef into your crockpot. Add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, ricotta cheese, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning on top. Stir to blend evenly.8 oz Cream cheese, ½ cup Sour cream, 1 cup Ricotta cheese, 1 teaspoon Minced garlic, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Pour in the pasta sauce jars and 24 ounces of water. Mix well to make a sauce base.48 oz Pasta sauce, 24 oz Water
- Add the pasta and stir so it gets coated and submerged underwater in the sauce for even cooking.16 oz Cavatappi pasta
- Cover your crockpot and set it on low for about 180 to 240 minutes. For a quicker option, set it on high for 90 to 120 minutes, watching to avoid overcooking.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover and let it melt.2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Before serving, gently stir everything so the cheese stretches through the pasta.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of water or freeze portions for up to 3 months. Add a little cream or milk when reheating if pasta seems dry.