Best 6 Crock Pot Pizza Pasta Recipes

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Calling all pizza and pasta lovers! Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that seamlessly blends the flavors of your favorite dishes into one irresistible creation: crock pot pizza pasta. Imagine tender pasta coated in a rich, cheesy sauce, topped with savory pizza toppings and baked to perfection in a slow cooker. This mouthwatering dish is perfect for busy weeknights, lazy weekends, or any occasion that calls for a comforting and delicious meal. Whether you prefer a classic Margherita pizza or a veggie-packed Supreme, the possibilities are endless with crock pot pizza pasta. So gather your ingredients, set aside some time, and let's dive into the world of cheesy, saucy, and utterly satisfying pasta goodness.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER PIZZA CASSEROLE



Slow-Cooker Pizza Casserole image

A comforting casserole with mass appeal is just what you need when cooking for a crowd. For added convenience, it stays warm in a slow cooker. -Virginia Krites, Cridersville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni or large tube pasta
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cans (15 ounces each) pizza sauce
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni
Chopped fresh basil or arugula, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Drain pasta; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beef mixture, cheese, pizza sauce, soup and pepperoni. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. If desired, top with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SLOW-COOKER PIZZA



Slow-Cooker Pizza image

Always a hit at our church dinners, this hearty casserole keeps folks coming back for more. -Julie Sterchi from Jackson, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 ounces) wide egg noodles
1-1/2 pounds ground beef or turkey
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 jar (26 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni, halved
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and Italian seasoning. Drain noodles. , In a 5-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray, spread a third of the meat sauce. Cover with a third each of the noodles and pepperoni. Sprinkle with a third of the cheeses. Repeat layers twice. Press down to compact., Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780 calories, Fat 41g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 192mg cholesterol, Sodium 1262mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 49g protein.

CROCK POT PIZZA RIGATONI



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Made this for a family reunion several years back. Tasty stuff, but definitely something you'd want to save for occasions like family reunions, church potlucks--anything where there will be LOTS of people, because it makes a solid ton. This recipe, while tasty on its own, would certainly not be hurt by the addition of whatever pizza-type toppings you like!

Provided by ckmclements

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs bulk Italian sausage
3 cups rigatoni pasta, uncooked
4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 small onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can pizza sauce
1 (8 ounce) can pizza sauce
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package pepperoni slices

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook sausage until it is no longer pink; drain.
  • Cook pasta; drain.
  • in a 5 quart slow cooker, layer 1/2 the sausage, pasta, cheese, onion, pizza sauce, and pepperoni. Repeat layers.
  • Cover and cook on low for hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.3, Fat 46.1, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 136.2, Sodium 1330, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 2.6, Protein 31.2

SLOW COOKER PIZZA BAKE RECIPE {FREEZER MEAL}



Slow Cooker Pizza Bake Recipe {Freezer Meal} image

Categories     Main Course

Yield 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion (diced) - optional
1 green bell pepper (diced)
8 ounces sliced pepperoni
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
12 ounces Rigatoni pasta noodles (cooked)
1 (14 ounce) jar pizza sauce
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Steps:

  • Brown meat, onion and pepper in frying pan.
  • Drain grease and add pizza sauce and spaghetti sauce
  • Combine all ingredients in a large crock pot (spray with non-stick spray first).
  • Cook on HIGH for 30 minutes and then LOW for 2 or 3 hours until the cheese melts.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3706 kcal, Fat 97 g, SaturatedFat 45 g, Cholesterol 237 mg, Sodium 2258 mg, Carbohydrate 553 g, Sugar 24 g, Protein 194 mg

CROCK POT PIZZA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Crock Pot Pizza Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CandyTX

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, browned and drained
2 medium onions, chopped
11 ounces rigatoni pasta, cooked and drained
28 ounces prepared pizza sauce
2 lbs shredded mozzarella cheese
3 ounces pepperoni, sliced
mushroom, to taste

Steps:

  • Layer the ingredients in this order: Beef, Onions, rigatoni, pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, mushrooms.
  • Cook on low for 5 hours.

SLOW COOKER PEPPERONI PIZZA



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A different way to make pizza. You can use Italian sausage instead of ground beef. Great for a busy family.

Provided by kendra

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package kluski noodles
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 (13.5 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 (8 ounce) can pizza sauce
1 (3.5 ounce) package sliced pepperoni
2 (6 ounce) cans sliced mushrooms, drained
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook kluski noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir marinara sauce and pizza sauce into ground beef.
  • Arrange half of the cooked noodles in the bottom of a slow cooker, cover with half of the ground beef mixture, half of the pepperoni, half of the mushrooms, and half of the cheese. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, respectively.
  • Cook on Low for 1 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 678.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.5 g, Cholesterol 160.5 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 1143.8 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a slow cooker liner to make cleanup easier.
  • Brown the sausage and vegetables before adding them to the slow cooker.
  • Use a variety of cheeses to create a more flavorful pizza pasta.
  • Add a layer of mozzarella cheese on top of the pasta before baking.
  • Serve the pizza pasta with a side of garlic bread or salad.

Conclusion:

Crock-pot pizza pasta is a delicious and easy meal that can be made with minimal effort. It is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Give it a try and see for yourself how delicious it is!

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