Crock Pot Bowtie Casserole

This crock pot bowtie casserole layers browned beef, tomatoes and creamy mozzarella with bowtie pasta, and the slow cooker does most of the work.

Why You’ll Love This Crock Pot Bowtie Casserole

It uses everyday ingredients, the steps are simple, and the printable recipe card keeps everything in one place. If you enjoy making crock pot bowtie casserole, browse our pasta recipes, and check the USDA FoodKeeper guide to see how long leftovers keep.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups bowtie pasta, cooked and drained
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, chopped onion, and minced garlic over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Drain any excess fat.
2. Transfer the beef mixture to your crock pot. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
3. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
4. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cooked bowtie pasta and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
5. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 5 hours | Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes | Kcal: 420 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings