Crock Pot Rigatoni

A white bowl filled with rigatoni pasta mixed with ground meat and tomato sauce, inspired by a crock pot Italian sausage rigatoni recipe, is topped with grated cheese and chopped herbs, sitting on a table with a fork.

4.94 from 78 votes

Crock Pot Italian Sausage Rigatoni Recipe is a one pot meal perfect for busy families. The Italian sausage give the pasta amazing flavor for a great meal.

Prep Time15

Cook Time6

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $11.66, $1.94 per Serving

Ingredients

1 pound ground Italian Sausage
16 oz package of uncooked Rigatoni
2 tsp minced garlic
½ onion chopped
1 - 16 oz can petite diced tomatoes
1 - 8 oz can of tomato sauce
2 tsp Italian Seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
3 cups beef broth
8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
Shredded Parmesan Cheese optional

Instructions

In a skillet over medium heat, cook 1 pound ground Italian sausage until browned.
Transfer the sausage to a 6 quart slow cooker.
Add ½ chopped onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 (16 oz) can petite diced tomatoes, 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce, and 3 cups beef broth. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in 1 (16 oz) package uncooked rigatoni pasta. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes until the pasta is tender.
Stir in 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese until melted.
Serve immediately and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!

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