Almost every weekend we have some sort of pizza. On the nights I know are going to be busier I will throw this all together and let the slow cooker do its things.
It’s so simple, literally just combine everything and throw it in the slow cooker. What is easier than that?!
Ingredients needed to make Slow Cooker Pizza Pasta:
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Green pepper
- Pepperoni
- Mozzarella cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Penne noodles (I used whole wheat, but any kind – even gluten free – will do)
- Pizza sauce
- Spaghetti sauce
How to make Slow Cooker Pizza Pasta Bake:
Time to get things heating up by browning the ground beef, diced onion, and green pepper in a large skillet on the stove. Once the ground beef is no longer pink, simply strain the meat mixture and return it to the pan.
Next, add the pizza sauce and spaghetti sauce in the same skillet pan with the meat, onion and green pepper. Make sure to mix it well, but no need to turn the burner back on since it will heat up in the slow cooker.
Get the slow cooker out and spray it well with your favorite non-stick cooking spray to avoid the sauce sticking and burning on the sides. Then, combine the meat mixture, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, and penne together in the slow cooker.
Start by turning it on high for about 30 minutes. Once the 30 minutes is over, switch it to low heat and cook the Slow cooker pizza pasta bake for about 2-3 hours. You’ll know it’s done once the cheese is fully melted.
If you are someone that likes a lot of pizza toppings, don’t limit yourself to just pepperoni! Add in whatever you like.
Related recipe: If you want another easy slow cooker pasta, try our Crockpot Spaghetti!
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Slow Cooker Pizza Pasta Bake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced (optional)
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 8 ounces sliced pepperoni
- 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 ounces Rigatoni pasta noodles, (cooked)
- 14 ounces pizza sauce
- 26 ounces spaghetti sauce
Equipment
Instructions
- Brown meat, onion and pepper in frying pan.
- Drain grease and add pizza sauce and spaghetti sauce
- Combine all ingredients in a large crock pot (spray with non-stick spray first).
- Cook on HIGH for 30 minutes and then LOW for 2 or 3 hours until the cheese melts.
Notes
Nutrition
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This looks like a perfect meal! Can’t wait to try it 🙂
Sounds yummy
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Yuuuuuummmm those sound SO good!! I am normally not a pizza fan but when i read your recipe and found it interesting.The recipe is very easy and is instant.Thanks for posting…I may have to give this one a try
Tried this and loved it! It’s hard to satisfy my picky eaters, but they ate it up. And it does make a lot-got some in the freezer too! Love your blog, and am a follower
LOVE LOVE LOVE your site! I have been searching for freezer meals! I have made your meals the past 4 days! Each one wonderful! I made the pizza bake this morning and LOVE IT! This will be a family fav for sure!!! Thank You ladies!
What kind of spaghetti sauce do you use?
Just any sauce off of the store shelf. Sometimes Ragu or whatever is on sale.
What ingredients to you freeze? I’m making a bunch of your freezer meals today- full time college student and mom of 4. 🙂
Just make the whole recipe as directed. Instead of putting it in the crock pot, freeze it. Thaw it and cook later. 🙂 Hope this helps!
How many people would you guess this serves? We are a family of 6, so I’m wondering if I can still get away with freezing 1/2 of it 🙂
It would just depend on how big your servings are. I’m thinking around 10 servings. But if you have big eaters, maybe not as many servings. With little kids, you could get away with this for 2 meals.
I’m new to freezer meals… Do you freeze the cheese too or add it the day of cooking?
Does the pasta stay al dente if it’s cooked and then frozen and then reheated in the crockpot? I’m worried about them getting mushy. Thanks! Love the ideas!
I’m making this tomorrow for myself and hubby and our 3 year old. I would like to divide this meal so we can have it at least one more time. How many freezer bags could I fill with this recipe for 2 adults?
Thanks!
I wondered this question also. Is it ok to add the cooked pasta and then freeze- or would it be better to hold off adding the pasta until after you un-freeze it.
You can add everything to the cooked pasta and then freeze. Either way would work, but it’s easier to have it all prepared and pull it out and reheat.
I made this for my family on Sunday and it was awesome. Even my Mom who likes her old favorites said she loved it and I should make it again. So thanks 🙂
If you were to cook the entire recipe and then freeze the leftovers already fully cooked does it heat up well and if so, what would be the best way to reheat (microwave, oven, crockpot) and for how long? Or do you only recommend that you freeze it uncooked? Thanks so much! I am freezer cooking in preparation for new baby and this looks delicious! 😉
I want to make this for a friend having surgery. can i freeze everything raw for her/her husband to put in the slow cooker when they want to make it?
thanks
You will have to prepare everything such as browning the meat along with the onion and pepper. When you would throw everything into the slow cooker, that is when you can put it in a freezer bag. They would just need to thaw it and throw it in the slow cooker when you want it. Hope this helps!!
Is it possible to convert this recipe for the instant pot? With life lately I don’t have much time for the slow cooker and use the IP and air fryer for most of my meals. Thanks in Advance
Do you cook the pasta before putting in the crockpot?
Yes, if you scroll down to the recipe card it will tell you that the Rigatoni noodles are cooked. We hope you enjoy this recipe. It’s one of our faves!