Slow Cooker Baked Rigatoni

It’s time for a delicious Italian recipe, and I have just the dish to serve. Slow Cooker Baked Rigatoni has all the flavors of Italy! Enjoy!

1. Boil a large pot of water. Add the pasta & slightly stir to moisten.  Boil 8 minutes then drain.
2. Heat 2 T. of the oil in a large & deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery & pepper and saute until tender. (~ 4 minutes) Add the marinara sauce, mushroom soup, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.  (Stir often) Turn off the heat. Stir the cooked pasta into the sauce.
3. Use the remaining olive oil to coat a 6-quart slow cooker (or use a slow cooker liner). Put 1/3 of the pasta on the bottom of the crock and cover with 1/2 of the Mozzarella. Repeat the layers and put the remaining pasta on top. Cover the slow cooker and cook for  4 to 6 hours on low. (if you have limited time you can cook for 2 to 3 hours on high)
4. Sprinkle the top with the Parmesan, cover, and cook on high for about 10 more minutes or until the cheese melts. Keep warm for up to 1 hour or serve immediately.

OPTIONAL: You can put in oven safe dishes and place under broiler to brown the cheese if desired.

Happy Crocking!

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XOXO,

Jenn