Ingredients
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- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 lb. hot Italian sausage
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cans (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) Italian diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 6 oz mini bow tie pasta, cooked and drained (cook just before adding to slow cooker)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a skillet brown ground beef and sausage until no longer pink. Add garlic and cook a couple more minutes. Transfer to a crock pot.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, tomatoes, and seasonings.
- Cook on low for 2-3 hours.
- Just before serving, stir in chopped spinach, cooked pasta and 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese and parmesean cheese. Stir until well combined then sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top, put lid back on and let sit for about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Pasta