Check out what my friends at Becoming Betty had to say about this tempting crock pot casserole:
“I found this recipe in a Rival cookbook at my Aunt Annette’s house. I get so excited about good crock-pot recipes. They come in so handy on busy days and especially on Sundays, when we come home from church starving and ready to eat. This was filling and flavorful and the kids loved it! Three stars in our house.”
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (15 oz.) can Hunt’s tomato sauce
1 (15 oz.) can Hunt’s stewed tomatoes
1 tsp. McCormick oregano
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
salt/pepper
10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed (I used fresh spinach)
16 oz. Barilla bowtie pasta, cooked
1/2 cup Kraft parmesan cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cup Kraft mozzarella, shredded
Instructions:
Brown ground beef, onion and garlic. Put in a slow cooker, add sauce, tomatoes and seasonings. Cook for 6-7 hours on low. Add the remaining ingredients during the last 30 minutes of cooking, mix well and turn crock-pot to high. Save some of the mozzarella, add it on top and let it melt.
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Quick Tip: Feel free to substitute ground turkey for the ground beef as a lighter alternative.
Thanks to Becoming Betty for this delicious dinner idea!
What size can of tomatoes?
A 15oz can of stewed tomatoes 🙂 I’ll add that in there!
15 Oz
what can you use instead of spinach. cann’t eat it.
You can leave the spinach out all together or substitute any other leafy green vegetables in place. For example, you can use kale, swiss chard, or even try chopped broccoli in its place. Hope this helps a bit!
GOOD, NOT A LOVER OF SPINACH. I AM MAKING THIS TOMORROW.
zucchini could be substituted also
kale
Can this dish be cooked on the crock pot’s high setting? If so, for how long?
I always cook on high so I will cook for 4-5 hours on high. I am making it tomorrow.
Don’t mess with this recipe. The flavors that come through are absolutely divine. Using the tomatoes and beef broth make this a lighter version than a traditional goulash or Italian dish. I will be making this again and again!!
I didn’t see any beef broth in the recipe. Am I missing something.
I’m not seeing where the beef broth is …
I don’t see beef broth in the ingredients…..
Are you adding the beef broth for flavor and eliminating an ingredient? I do not see the broth in the recipe.
beef broth?
What beef broth?I do not see it in the ingredients.
there is no beef broth listed?
What did I miss? I do not see beef broth?
It has similar ingredients to Johnnie Marzetti,just different pasta shape. What could go wrong.?
Joan, I have been looking for years for a Johnny Marzetti recipe from an old Rival crockpot recipe book and haven’t been able to find…that was some good stuff…if you have the recipe, would you mind sharing…thank you so much, Donna
Print option???????
Highlight the recipe, right click on mouse, then select print.
Look at the ribbon bar under the recipe. Print option is there.
Just copy and paste it into an email, or Word or whatever. And then print. 😉
Could this be made on the stove? Just saw the recipe and I don’t think I’ll have enough time to cook
it in the crock pot before I need dinner on the table..
I add mushrooms and green peppers to mine, its amazing…
How many servings?
What is the calorie content etc.
Can I add the cooked pasta at the end? I like al dente pasta.
Do you add the pasta cooked or uncooked?
You add the frozen spinach in the last 30 minutes?
I,m thinking of putting in a small block of velvetta cheese instead of the parm and mozzarella yummmm!!!
I used ground chicken instead of the beef added red peppers flakes yummy!
Can I put the pasta in uncooked if I add it earlier in the cooking process?
Nutritional chart…diabetic
How much fresh spinach do you use? About 10 oz.? I try to follow the recipe exactly as stated the first time I make it and many times stick right with it every time I make it!! I am so anal but want to know how it is supposed to taste. Thanks.
Can you cook the pasta in the. Crock pot? If so how much extra liquid wold you need?
This looks lovely. But, when trying to pin, Pinterest won’t allow because it will lead to spam. Pretty sure you’re harmless. Except your recipes aren’t harmless to my waistline.
are the bow tie noodles add at the beginning, and not cooked,,,, or added last after they have been stove top cooked
when do you add the pasta? The last 30 minutes?
Loved this recipe. Used my own stewed tomatoes. Will definately cook it again 🙂
So you don’t put the pasta in until 30 minutes before serving?
Pasta was already cooked, when you add it to the crockpot.
I’d like that clarification as well
Pasta is already cooked when you add in at the last 30 mins. I had to look back at the recipe to clarify.
the pasta is cooked all ready so assume that’s why
yes …because you cook the pasta ahead of time
OMG read the recipe it says what to use how big the can is and when to put stuff in
I cannot get this to post to pinterest. Any suggestions?
I have to say, I did not do in the crockpot because I was short on time, BUT, it was delicious. I did in electric skillet and it turned out fabulous. Added the cooked noodles and let it simmer for a bit and was GREAT. Thank you!
I also added a large package of spinach and Grandson loved it. He is not a fan of spinach but didn’t say a word about it being in there! Makes alot too!
how about pressure cooking this?
This dish did not orginate in Hungary; this does not resemble Hungarian goulash in any way. This recipe is yummy and called Chop Suey.
I savour, cause I discovered exactly what I used to be having a look for.
You have ended my 4 day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a
great day. Bye
Are any alterations needed if gluten free pasta is used? (typically, it needs to cook longer than wheat based pasta)
Once you put crock pot on high, how much longer do you cook it?
What size crockpot?
Ohh and how many does it serve?
Should the ground beef already be cooked when you put it in the crock pot?? I’m thinking of all that grease that will be sitting in there.
Never mind. I spoke too soon. 🙂 Tx
Is the pasta cooked & drained prior to going into crockpot?
It says precook the pasta so adding 30 minutes before serving that is just to warm it but let it get mushy
Sorry, …30 minutes before serving so that it is just so the past is warm but not mushy