Slow Cooker Million Dollar Pasta Recipe: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and easy slow cooker recipe for a creamy pasta dish that is perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, add the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning.
- Add the uncooked fettuccine and mix well.
- Drop spoonfuls of ricotta cheese over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Once cheese is melted, stir and serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use hot Italian sausage.
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker, Million Dollar Pasta, Easy Recipe, Comfort Food