Description
This Crock Pot Angel Beef Casserole is a comforting and easy-to-make dish that combines ground beef, pasta, cheeses, and savory seasonings in a slow cooker for a flavorful meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 oz angel hair pasta, broken in half
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara or spaghetti sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the diced onion until browned. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Drain any excess grease.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese and sour cream.
- Layer Ingredients: Spray crock pot with cooking spray. Layer pasta, beef mixture, cheese mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Pour beef broth and marinara sauce over the top. Add remaining cheeses.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours until pasta is tender and casserole is hot. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Break pasta for even cooking.
- Substitute cottage cheese for ricotta if desired.
- Pair with a green salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
