Easy Slow Cooker Angel Hair Pasta Bake
Cheesy Crockpot Angel Hair Pasta with Ground Beef
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) pasta sauce
- 8 oz angel hair pasta, broken in half
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions:
- Brown the ground beef
Cook 1 lb ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Drain excess fat. - Layer the Crockpot Angel Hair Pasta Bake
- Spread a thin layer of pasta sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add half of the broken angel hair pasta.
- Top with half of the cooked ground beef.
- Spoon more pasta sauce and dollop half of the ricotta cheese.
- Repeat the layers once more.
- Add beef broth
Pour 2 cups beef broth around the edges of the slow cooker to keep the angel hair pasta moist while cooking. - Cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 2½–3 hours. Check near the end so the angel hair pasta doesn’t overcook. - Melt the cheese
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Cover and cook another 15–20 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Tips for the Best Slow Cooker Angel Hair Pasta Bake:
- Break the angel hair pasta in half so it cooks evenly.
- Let it rest 10 minutes before serving so it sets.
- Add Italian seasoning or extra garlic for more flavor.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Perfect as leftovers — even cold from the fridge!
This Easy Crockpot Angel Hair Pasta Bake is a simple, cheesy, family-friendly one-pot meal made with basic ingredients you already have.
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