Slow Cooker Beef and Cheese Pasta

• Meat

  • 2 lb Ground beef, lean

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Basil
  • 1 tsp Garlic
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 10 oz Spinach, frozen cooked
  • 15 oz Tomatoes, stewed
  • 1 Yellow onion

• Canned Goods

  • 2 Beef bouillon cubes

• Condiments

  • 15 oz Marinara sauce
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 lb Penne/rigatoni/bow tie pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 Red pepper flakes
  • 1 Salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp Sugar

• Dairy

  • 1 1/2 cups Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 2 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 15 oz. marinara sauce
• 15 oz. stewed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Red pepper flakes to taste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 10 oz. frozen spinach, cooked
• 1 lb. penne/rigatoni/bow tie pasta, cooked al dente
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1½ cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

• Over medium high heat, brown the beef until cooked. Drain any fat
• Remove beef and saute onions and garlic until onions are translucent
• Transfer onions and beef to a slow cooker and pour in marinara sauce, tomatoes, basil, oregano, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, crumbled beef bouillon cubes and sugar
• Stir to mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste
• Cook for 6-8 hours on low
• Cook the pasta till al dente, according to package instructions. Drain well and add cooked pasta, Parmesan and Mozzarella to the meat sauce and stir to combine
• Cook on high for 30 minutes
• Mix in cooked or raw spinach leaves and stir well
• Dish and serve hot