Slow-Cooker Greek Penne

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 3 hr 25 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 cups uncooked penne pasta (8 oz)
  • 1 lb ground beef round
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 1/2 cups roasted garlic tomato pasta sauce (from two 1-lb 8-oz jars)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 cups crumbled feta cheese (8 oz)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
  • Thinly sliced fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Spray bottom of 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Line side of slow cooker with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in spinach, oregano, salt and pepper. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce and sugar.
  • 3
    In slow cooker, spread 1 1/2 cups of the pasta sauce. Layer with half of the pasta, half of the beef mixture and 1 cup of the feta cheese. Repeat layers. Pour remaining 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce over top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • 4
    Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
520
Total Fat
20g
0%
Saturated Fat
11g
0%
Sodium
1420mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
54g
0%
Dietary Fiber
5g
0%
Protein
33g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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