CROCK POT MILLION DOLLAR PASTA

Step 1

Brown and crumble ground beef (season with salt and pepper.) Drain excess grease and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, ricotta cheese, minced garlic and parsley.

Step 3

In the bottom of a 6 quart (or larger) slow cooker, add half a jar of spaghetti sauce.

Step 4

Evenly layer half the box of the cavatappi pasta on top of sauce.

Step 5

Pour remaining jar of spaghetti sauce over noodles.

Step 6

Pour on half a jar of water.

Step 7

Then layer half the cooked ground beef mixture over top.

Step 8

Dollop the entire cream cheese mixture evenly as possible over the beef layer. Do not stir.

Step 9

Evenly layer the rest of the cavatappi pasta on top of the cream cheese layer.

Step 10

Top with remaining jar spaghetti sauce

Step 11

Pour another half jar of water on top of spaghetti sauce.

Step 12

Finally, layer the rest of the cooked ground beef on top.

Step 13

Cover and cook on low for about 3-4 hours.

Step 14

Stir mixture, then layer with 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese.

Step 15

Cover for an additional 15-20 minutes (until cheese is melted.)