Million Dollar Pasta Crockpot Recipe for Cozy Nights
This Slow Cooker Million Dollar Pasta is a rich, creamy, cheesy comfort food classic made easy — no pre-cooking required. A hearty one-pot dinner the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–4 hours (Low)
- Total Time: 3.5–4.5 hours
- Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 jars (24 oz each) marinara sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 oz uncooked penne or ziti
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown meat with onion and garlic. Season and drain.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, ricotta, Parmesan, and seasonings.
- In greased slow cooker, layer: sauce → uncooked pasta → meat → cheese mix. Repeat layers, ending with sauce and topping with mozzarella.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours.
- Let rest 15 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.
Notes
Do not stir during cooking. For firmer pasta, check at 3 hours. Add spinach, mushrooms, or swap in turkey for a lighter version.