Directions
- 1Add one pound of lean ground beef and one pound of hot Italian sausage to the Crockpot.
- 2Break up the meat and spread it in an even layer on the bottom of the Crockpot.
- 3Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- 4Pour in a 24-ounce jar of roasted garlic and herb marinara sauce.
- 5Cover and cook on high for about three hours.
- 6After the meat is cooked, use a meat chopper to break up all the meat.
- 7Add a one-pound box of penne pasta to the Crockpot.
- 8Pour in another jar of marinara sauce.
- 9Fill the marinara sauce jar about halfway with water and pour it into the Crockpot.
- 10Cover and cook on high until the pasta is cooked (about 30-40 minutes), adding another half a jar of water if needed.
- 11About 15 minutes before serving, stir in some ricotta cheese and an 8-ounce bag of Italian style shredded cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 pound hot Italian sausage
- salt
- pepper
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
- 2 24 ounce jars roasted garlic and herb marinara sauce
- water
- 1 pound penne pasta
- ricotta cheese
- 8 ounce bag Italian style shredded cheese
Equipment
Crockpotknifewooden spoonmeat chopper
Tips
- If you don't like hot Italian sausage, use mild. If you don't like Italian sausage, just use two pounds of ground beef.
- Use whatever kind of pasta you like.
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