Slow Cooker Ricotta Pasta

slow cooker creamy ricotta pasta made with Penne pasta, Ricotta cheese, and Tomato sauce. Here is the full recipe.

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🍝 Slow Cooker Ricotta Pasta

🧾 Ingredients

• 3 cups Penne pasta (uncooked)

• 2 cups Ricotta cheese

• 3 cups Marinara sauce or Tomato sauce

• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 cups Chicken broth or Vegetable broth

• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• Salt and Black pepper to taste

• Fresh Basil (optional for garnish)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the slow cooker
   Lightly grease the slow cooker with oil or cooking spray.

2. Add pasta
   Place the uncooked penne pasta in the bottom.

3. Add cheese layers
   Spread the ricotta cheese over the pasta.

4. Add sauce
   Pour the marinara or tomato sauce on top.

5. Add liquids and seasoning
   Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

6. Cook

   • Cook on LOW for 2–3 hours or HIGH for about 1–1½ hours.

   • Stir once halfway through so the pasta cooks evenly.

7. Add final cheese
   Sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.

8. Melt cheese
   Cover and cook another 10–15 minutes until the cheese melts.

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🍽️ Serving Tips

• Garnish with fresh basil.

• Serve with Garlic bread or a Caesar salad.

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✅ Optional additions

• Add cooked Ground beef or Italian sausage for a meat version.

• Add Spinach or Mushrooms for extra vegetables.