BONNIE'S SLOW COOKER BAKED ZITI (GLUTEN FREE!)
This is a keeper, and you won't believe how easy it is to prepare. It is so good! I made it gluten-free, but you can use regular pasta. Be sure to follow the recipe as written because the cooking foil technique is unusual but necessary to get the pasta texture you want but baked in the slow cooker. Enjoy, my friends! Photos are my own. Recipe from Cooks Country.
Provided by BonniE ! @ReikiHealsTheSoul
Categories Pasta
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make TWO foil collars from two 18 inch sheets of tin foil, folded in half to make each sheet about 5 inches wide and 18 inches long. This will go around the perimeter of the slow cooker, twice. See my photo, one is inside the other. This technique will prevent the ziti from scorching and help it cook more evenly and keep its shape, so don't omit. This makes four layers of foil between your ziti and the wall of the slow cooker. there will be no foil on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Spray generously with Pam inside the foil "walls".
- Heat oil in large Dutch oven. Remove the casings from the sausage and using a spoon, break it into small pieces. Fry over medium high heat until well browned. Add onion and cook until lightly browned, about five minutes, then add the garlic, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes.
- Measure the raw ziti and add it to the meat mixture. Turn it constantly for five minutes until the edges of the pasta become translucent. Turn off the fire. Note: This technique of cooking the ziti in oil and meat prevents uneven cooking of the pasta, so don't omit.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and the tomato sauce. Scrape up any brown bits. Mix well.
- Carefully spoon the sauce into the center of the foil-lined slow cooker.
- It will look like this.
- Add the lid, cover and cook on low about 3 hours. Mine was perfectly done at 3 hours. So you will want to check yours at about 2 1/2 hours.
- Now it is cooked. Using tongs, remove the foil sleeves from the walls of the slow cooker.
- Dollop ricotta over the ziti in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the grated mozzarella over the ziti and ricotta. Put the lid on the slow cooker for 20 minutes on the warm setting just to melt the cheeses.
- Here is how the Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses look when melted.
- Thinly slice your fresh basil.
- Get your plate ready and garnish with basil.
- Serve and Enjoy!
SLOW-COOKER BEEF RAGU WITH PENNE
Discover flavors of Italy with this slow-cooked pasta in a ground beef brown sauce - perfect for dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 4h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
- Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Place beef mixture in slow cooker; top with tomatoes.
- Cover; cook on High heat setting 4 hours (or on Low heat setting 8 hours).
- About 15 minutes before serving, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Divide pasta among 4 serving bowls.
- When sauce is done, stir in salt. Spoon meat sauce over pasta. Top individual servings with cheese, basil and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 990, Carbohydrate 110 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 69 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg
BONNIE'S SUNDAY DINNER POT ROAST- HER WAY
I just threw this recipe together for tonight's dinner after Church. It cooked all day in the slow cooker, and it came out just perfect. It is so tender, and the gravy is just yummy. This is one of those food experiments that works on the first try. I won't change a thing, and I will serve it to the kids the next time they...
Provided by BonniE !
Categories Beef
Time 6h20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Trim the fat from the chuck roast, and pat it dry. Add salt and pepper to your taste. Heat the oil in a dutch oven over medium high heat and add the roast. (I use cast iron) Get a good sear on both sides of the meat.
- 2. While the meat is searing, combine the following ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl: 2 cans cream of chicken soup, 2 cans of sliced and drained mushrooms. 1 mushroom can of Marsala wine, 1 heaping teaspoon chopped garlic and black cracked pepper. Mix well. Set aside.
- 3. Cooks Tip: I used a liner for easy clean up. It is great for storing the leftovers. You just lift it out and place it in a container. Refrigerate. The next day, you put it back in the slow cooker to reheat it.
- 4. Place the seared meat in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the potatoes. Pour the bowl mixture over the top of the roast. Put on the lid and don't look at it again until dinner time. Cook 2 hours on high, and then 4 to 6 hours on low until it is as tender as you like it. The gravy will turn a lovely golden brown, and there is no need to thicken it.
- 5. Here is a couple of shots of how it looks! Enjoy!
- 6. Leftovers are great the next day!
SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH PENNE PASTA
Warmly welcome your family home with the Italian aroma of chicken parmesan slow cooking in the kitchen.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 5h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray 2- to 3-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
- In small shallow bowl, beat egg until foamy. In separate shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Dip chicken into egg, then coat evenly with bread crumb mixture; place in cooker. Spread pasta sauce evenly over chicken.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
- Sprinkle Italian cheese blend over top. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 10 minutes longer. Meanwhile, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Serve chicken with pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1730 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 0 g
SLOW-COOKER GREEK PENNE
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
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
BONNIE'S SLOW COOKER PENNE
This is my oven recipe for Penne converted to the Slow Cooker. Pair this lovely dish with a tossed green salad and some crunchy bread. Don't forget the wine! This couldn't be easier. Enjoy!
Provided by BonniE ! @ReikiHealsTheSoul
Categories Pasta
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Spray a 6-quart or larger slow cooker with cooking spray.
- Add the pasta, spaghetti sauce, and seasonings.
- Mix cottage cheese and parmesan cheese together, and add to the mixture. Add 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, and stir well to combine. Add the garlic, mushrooms, black olives, and pepperoncini and fold gently into the mixture. Make sure the penne is not visible above the sauce.
- Sprinkle top with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and cook on the LOW setting for about 3 hours. Check at 2 ½ hours to see if the penne is done. It will be slightly brown around the edges. If the penne is not done, continue cooking the full 3 hours and check again. The cheese will be melted and the mixture set. Garnish and Serve immediately.
- Note: We can have two meals from this recipe and freeze 10 half pint jars for quick lunches.
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