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Delicious slow cooker campanelle made with just 4 ingredients

4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Campanelle

A comforting and easy weeknight dinner featuring campanelle pasta, Italian sausage, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese, all cooked in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound campanelle pasta Any pasta shape can be substituted.
  • 1 pound Italian sausage Browned and drained.
  • 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce Consider adding Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese Sprinkle over the top before final cooking.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until fully browned. Make sure to drain any excess grease.
  2. Add the cooked sausage and marinara sauce to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 3 hours until hot and flavorful.
  2. About 20 minutes before serving, cook the campanelle pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
  3. Stir the cooked pasta into the slow cooker mixture.
  4. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top, cover, and let cook for another 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and gooey.

Notes

Serve warm with garlic bread or a simple salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop.