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Slow Cooker Beef and Tomato Rotini

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12 oz dry rotini
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Brown beef and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat 8–10 minutes, until beef reaches 160°F. Drain; transfer to a 4-quart slow cooker.
  2. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, garlic, Italian seasoning and salt. Cover; cook on low 4 hours.
  3. Boil rotini separately according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water; drain. Fold pasta into hot meat sauce; loosen with a little reserved water if needed. Serve with Parmesan.

Notes

Equipment: 4-quart slow cooker, large skillet, large pot, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one of 6 equal portions.
Refrigerate leftovers in shallow covered containers within 2 hours and use within 3–4 days. Reheat hot dishes to 165°F.