SLOW-COOKER GREEK PENNE

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Enjoy a cheesy Mediterranean slow cooked dinner featuring pasta, ground beef andspinach.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 2/3 cups uncooked penne pasta (8 oz)
1 lb ground beef round
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 1/2 cups roasted garlic tomato pasta sauce (from two 1-lb 8-oz jars)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups crumbled feta cheese (8 oz)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray bottom of 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Line side of slow cooker with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in spinach, oregano, salt and pepper. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce and sugar.
  • In slow cooker, spread 1 1/2 cups of the pasta sauce. Layer with half of the pasta, half of the beef mixture and 1 cup of the feta cheese. Repeat layers. Pour remaining 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce over top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 54 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1420 mg

Sandesh Shree
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This recipe is a must-try!


Thomas Werner
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I will definitely be making this recipe again!


Sujeewa Manel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great!


Atik Dx
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This was a great recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Mekonnen Ibrahim
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Loved this recipe! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing.


LaVeda Martin
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


suresh lamichhane
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken and pasta are cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful.


lidice fernandez
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Muhammad Nura
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This was my first time making Greek penne and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amina Idriss
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of flavors is perfect and the pasta is always cooked to perfection.


Musisi Ivan
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This slow cooker Greek penne was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.