Well, actually it is my chef! And Sunday it worked over time to make dinner and then lunch for the week. Yes that’s two recipes in one day and I know it sounds extreme, but it made my life this week REALLY easy!
This recipe is another Pinterest find, and one we were all drooling over Sunday morning.
It originally called for red meat, but I subbed in turkey meat and left out the mozzarella.
I even used whole wheat noodles, and the BOY couldn’t tell the difference.
Unfortunately, none of my pictures even do this recipe an ounce of justice because it is definitely something you should make this week! And by you…I mean your ‘sous chef’.
One warning though…you will have to do a little work because the recipe calls for cooked noodles. I was surprised to see this last minute, but was easily able to whip up a box of pasta to add to the pot. And, if you are short on time, you can cook everything on high for 3-4 hours. This recipe makes tons, so there is more than enough for lunch and even some to share with friends. Enjoy!!
What crockpot recipe have you pinned and not yet made?
Turkey Crockpot Ravioli Casserole
Adapted from Becoming Betty
Ingredients
1- 1 1/2 lbs lean turkey meat (I used 93/7)
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp Italian seasoning (I used basil)
salt/pepper to taste
12 oz fresh spinach
12 oz (I box) whole wheat bow tie pasta, cooked
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Mozzarella cheese (optional)
Directions
Brown ground turkey with onion and garlic. Put in crockpot and add sauce, tomatoes and seasonings.
Cook for 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high. Add spinach, pasta, and parmesan cheese during the last 30 minutes of cooking and turn crockpot to high.
If using, add the last 1/2 cup of mozzarella to melt on the top.
Serve immediately or store in fridge in airtight container.
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So nice to have meals prepped for the week! We have never had a crockpot but I think we should invest in one this wintr!
oh for sure! You will love it!
I don’t usually eat a lot of pasta (it’s just not a favorite of mine) but this is perfect and filling and fabulous for fueling through my last pre race runs!
I’m pretty sure I’ve only made like one crock pot meal EVER! HA!
I don’t know how that’s possible!
Maybe it’s because you live in a warmer weather climate : )
Yum, this looks good! I absolutely love crock pot dinners…simple, easy, and delicious. You can’t go wrong!
I so agree! And when everything that comes out of it is so amazing that you feel like a real cook…that is just an extra bonus : )
Thanks for the comment Carli!
We have been using our crock pot a lot lately too. So simple and less mess. We might have to try this one!!
It’s awesome! the BOY even ate leftovers…twice…which is huge for him! What have you been cooking?
Easy things like salsa chicken, pork chops, and Italian beef. We need to be more adventurous with it. Although I think I could eat salsa chicken just about everyday!
Me too!!! It’s one of my favorite recipes! I’ve never tried pork chops though…that sounds great!
Nice meal prep! I need to bust out our crock pot more often. I never use it… something about leaving an appliance on all day scares me. If it really is that fast, I might need to get over it (and buy a fire extinguisher jussssst in case).
good thinking on the fire extinguisher. Some of them have timers now so they will turn off. I usually leave mine on over the weekends when I am home or atleast in and out. I know a lot of people do there’s overnight too.
Did the noodles get gross and soggy though? I can imagine them totally falling apart after that long!
Looks good!!! Definitely Will try!!
Thanks! Enjoy!!!