Crockpot Bowtie Casserole (Print-Friendly Version)

Cozy crockpot bowtie casserole with beef, cheese, and tomatoes for easy family dinners.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 680 g ground beef
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 1 tsp minced garlic
04 - 1 can (425 g) stewed tomatoes
05 - 1 can (425 g) tomato sauce
06 - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
07 - 1 tsp dried oregano
08 - Salt and pepper to taste
09 - 280 g fresh or frozen spinach
10 - 450 g bowtie pasta

→ Cheese

11 - 1 cup (113 g) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
12 - 0.5 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese

# How to Make It:

01 - In a skillet over medium heat, sauté ground beef with chopped onion until the meat is browned and the onion is tender. Drain excess fat.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Transfer the beef mixture to the crockpot. Add stewed tomatoes and tomato sauce.
04 - Add Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
05 - Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours.
06 - In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in Parmesan cheese, half the mozzarella, and spinach.
07 - Stir in cooked bowtie pasta until well mixed.
08 - Sprinkle remaining mozzarella on top, allow to melt with the lid open, then serve warm.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Substitute bowtie pasta with penne, shells, or spaghetti as preferred.
02 - Cheddar or cheese blends can replace mozzarella for flavor variation.
03 - Add vegetables like mushrooms or peppers for extra texture and nutrition.

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