SLOW-COOKER PIZZA CASSEROLE

Slow-Cooker Pizza Casserole image

A comforting casserole with mass appeal is just what you need when cooking for a crowd. For added convenience, it stays warm in a slow cooker. -Virginia Krites, Cridersville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h20m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni or large tube pasta
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cans (15 ounces each) pizza sauce
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 package (8 ounces) sliced pepperoni
Chopped fresh basil or arugula, optional

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Drain pasta; place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the beef mixture, cheese, pizza sauce, soup and pepperoni. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. If desired, top with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.