Best 3 Crock Pot Penne Recipes
If you're looking for easy and comforting meal ideas that can feed the whole family, then look no further than the crock pot penne recipe. This versatile dish is a perfect combination of tender pasta, flavorful sauce, succulent chicken, and a variety of other ingredients that can easily be customized to suit your preferences. Whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned pro, this simple yet delicious recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So gather your ingredients, grab your crock pot, and let's dive into the world of crock pot penne!
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
BAKED PENNE WITH SAUSAGE AND SPINACH (OVEN OR CROCK-POT)
This baked pasta recipe is great for a potluck, or to take to someone who is in need of a home-cooked "comfort" meal. It's very flavorful, simple to prepare, and inexpensive to make. You can bake it in the oven or make it in the crockpot (instructions included). I particularly like the blend of fresh and zesty ingredients (spinach, fresh mozarella, pesto and hot sausage). For a fantastic meal, serve it with my Recipe #291227, #291227.
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375. Grease a deep lasagna pan (or two 9x9 pans). Crockpot instructions are at the bottom.
- SAUCE: In a large deep saucepan, heat oil. Add onion and saute slowly until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add sausage to pan; continue to saute and break up sausage into bite size pieces. When sausage is just about done, add garlic for a minute or two. Finally, pour red wine into pan and bring wine to a boil to evaporate alcohol and eliminate most of the liquid.
- Add tomatoes to other ingredients. Pour about 1/2 cup water into the tomato can to clean out the can - add this water to the pot. Add pesto. While this simmers about 10 minutes, cook the pasta.
- PASTA: Bring plenty of salted water to boil for pasta (lots of water will prevent sticky pasta). Cook according to package directions; drain.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss hot cooked pasta, chopped fresh spinach and tomato/sausage sauce. DO NOT ADD CHEESE YET. Continue combining hot ingredients until spinach wilts slightly, THEN add cubed mozzarella and 1/2 CUP of the Parmesan cheese. Toss quickly and pour into your prepared baking dish (if you work with the cheese too long, it will become a stringy mess!).
- Sprinkle final 1/2 CUP Parmesan on top.
- Bake 375 for 30 minutes, uncovered, until hot and bubbly.
- CROCKPOT VERSION FOR A CROWD: Double recipe. Make sure pasta is a bit undercooked (slightly firm). Pour into crockpot; add 1 cup hot water around the edges. Cook on HIGH 3 hours.
CROCK POT MEATBALLS & PENNE IN RED SAUCE
I adopted this recipe from the Recipezaar account as I am always on the look out for make ahead recipe and this one would be a great one for my "what to make with frozen meatballs" cookbook". This is the original introduction This is an adaption of Red Penne with Garden Veggie Meatballs recipe #52512 by --Kari*left*Denver--. I had it on the menu to make, but put it off and some of my ingredients went bad before I got the chance to make it, so, here's the version I came up with instead. I like to make up several batches of the cooked meatballs in the freezer to pull out for an easy meal." Thanks cbw
Provided by Pamela
Categories Penne
Time 4h35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For Meatballs-Mix all meatball ingredients together, make into tsp size balls, and place on cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350F for 25 minutes or until cooked and drain.
- Put all sauce ingredients and meatballs in the crock pot and mix together.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until noodles are tender.
- Enjoy!
CROCK POT PENNE
I can't remember what website I got this recipe from, but it is always a hit, no matter who I cook it for:)
Provided by Diana Truncale
Categories Pasta
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Cook sausage (casings removed) in frying pan on medium heat until browned & crumbly. Drain well.
- 2. Place in crockpot. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, oil and sugar. Stir well.
- 3. Cook on low 7 to 8 hours.
- 4. Salt large pot of water and cook 1/2 - 3/4 lb of penne 4-5 minutes less than directions on box call for.
- 5. Add penne and stir well.
- 6. Top with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella.
- 7. Continue to cook on high for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is tender and heated and the cheese has melted.
Tips:
- For a creamier sauce, use a combination of milk and heavy cream.
- Add a splash of white wine or chicken broth for extra flavor.
- Stir in some frozen peas, corn, or broccoli for a vegetable-packed meal.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese, crumbled bacon, or chopped fresh herbs before serving.
- Serve with a side of garlic bread or salad for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Crock-Pot Penne is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can have a delicious and hearty meal on the table in no time. So next time you're short on time or just don't feel like cooking, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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