Ham and Cheese Pasta

Ham and Cheese Pasta

Ease picky eaters into a love for all things Italian with this recipe’s familiar flavors.
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Ingredients

  • 1 package of rigatoni
  • 2 cups of ham steak cubed
  • 16 ounce jar of Alfredo sauce
  • 2 cups of mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup of light cream
  • 1 cup of skim milk
  • 1 tablespoon of flour

Instructions

  • Boil the rigatoni for five minutes, then drain and transfer to an oiled slow cooker insert.
  • Place the ham, Alfredo sauce, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese over the pasta.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the cream, milk, and flour.
  • Pour the mixture into the insert.
  • Top with the other cup of mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover and cook on low for four hours.

Notes & Wine Advice

Try different shapes of pasta — like farfalle or rotelle — to charm children.
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Course; Cheese / Meat / Pasta / Pork
Cuisine; European / Italian

Scallops in Tomato Sauce

Scallops in Tomato Sauce

Dazzle with this gourmet dish at dinner during special occasions or just as a pick-me-up during the middle of the week.
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Ingredients

  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon of garlic minced
  • 3 cups tomatoes diced
  • 8 ounce can of tomato sauce
  • 8 ounce can of tomato paste
  • ½ cup of red wine
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons of dried parsley
  • 2 pounds of fresh scallops

Instructions

  • Grease the slow cooker insert.
  • Add the onion, tomatoes, tomato sauce and paste, wine, and herbs to the insert.
  • Cover and cook on low for seven hours.
  • Turn the slow cooker temperature to high and add the scallops.
  • Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve this recipe over your favorite pasta to complete the dish.
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Italian Slow-Cooked Pot Roast

Italian Slow-Cooked Pot Roast

A hearty and flavorful Italian twist on the classic pot roast! Slow-cooked to perfection, this tender beef roast is infused with garlic, oregano, and basil, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce for a meal full of comfort and taste.
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Preparation time:8 hours
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Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 3 pounds beef rump roast
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 cups tomato sauce

Instructions

  • Prepare the Seasoning: In a mixing bowl, combine garlic powder, oregano, and basil.
  • Season the Beef: Rub the seasoning mix all over the rump roast, coating it evenly.
  • Assemble in the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the slow cooker insert and place the seasoned roast at the bottom.
  • Add the Ingredients: Top the roast with sliced onion and tomato sauce.
  • Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
  • Serve: Slice and serve with cannellini beans, polenta, or crusty Italian bread for a complete meal.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:
For extra richness, shred the beef and stir it back into the sauce. Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or polenta for a comforting meal.
Wine Advice:
Pair this Italian Pot Roast with a full-bodied red wine such as Chianti or Barolo to complement the rich tomato sauce and herbs.

Nutrition values

Calories: 420 kcal | koolhydraten: 10 g | Eiwitten: 50 g | Vet: 18 g | Suiker: 6 g
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Osso Bucco

Osso Bucco

Impress your dinner guests with the fancy name behind a hearty recipe that you can easily master.
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup of carrots sliced
  • 1 onion cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons of garlic minced
  • 2 pounds of veal shanks cubed
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of dried basil
  • 1 cup of beef broth

Instructions

  • After spraying the slow cooker insert with a non-stick cooking spray, layer the carrots, onion, and garlic in the bottom. Place the veal shanks on top of the vegetables.
  • Sprinkle everything with the oregano and basil, then pour in the beef broth.
  • Cover and cook on high for six hours.

Notes & Wine Advice

After the dish is cooked, take all the ingredients out of the slow cooker, reserving the sauce. Add flour and water to the sauce to thicken it, then serve over the osso bucco.
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Tuscan Beef Stew

Tuscan Beef Stew

Use the easy dish to warm the heart and soul on blustery days.
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds of beef shoulder cubed
  • 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
  • 2 cups of button mushrooms
  • 2 cups of carrots chopped
  • 2 cups of tomatoes chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons of dry rosemary
  • 1 cup of red wine
  • 1 cup of beef broth

Instructions

  • Sprinkle the beef with garlic powder.
  • Brown the beef in an oiled pan over medium-high heat.
  • The beef does not have to be cooked through.
  • Drain excess oils and place the beef into a greased slow cooker inner dish.
  • Add mushrooms, carrots, tomatoes, onion, and rosemary.
  • Slowly pour the wine and beef broth over all the ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on low for seven hours.

Notes & Wine Advice

Ladle the stew over a bowl of hot pasta as one meal option.
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Loaded Bruschetta

Loaded Bruschetta

Bruschetta can be much more than an appetizer. Load the toast with savory ingredients to translate bruschetta into dinner.
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Ingredients

  • ½ onion sliced
  • ¼ cup of chicken broth
  • ¼ cup of white wine
  • 1 tablespoon of garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 2 pounds of chicken thigh
  • 2 cups of tomatoes diced
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 10 slices of ciabatta bread toasted

Instructions

  • Grease the insert of the slow cooker.
  • Add the onion, broth, wine, garlic, oregano, and chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for six hours.
  • Uncover and remove excess juices and bones.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks.
  • Add the tomatoes, shallot, and tomato paste to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook for an additional hour on low.
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Notes & Wine Advice

Include a side salad to complete this meal.
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Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan

A meal featuring a vegetable on center stage doesn’t have to be only for vegetarians. Get a simple but healthy veggie fix with this dish.
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Ingredients

  • 2 eggplants halved lengthwise
  • ½ cup egg whites
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons dry basil
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 16 ounce jar tomato sauce

Instructions

  • Dip the eggplant in the egg whites, coating it well.
  • Mix the breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, and basil in a bowl.
  • Place the eggplant in the bowl, turning it to ensure even coverage of breading.
  • Spray the inner dish of the slow cooker with a nonstick spray, then place the breaded eggplant in the bottom.
  • Sprinkle the shredded parmesan cheese over the eggplant, then drench everything with the tomato sauce.
  • Cook on low for five hours.

Notes & Wine Advice

Place the Eggplant Parmesan over pasta cooked with butter for a complete meal.
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Slow-Cooked Vegetarian Lasagna

Slow-Cooked Vegetarian Lasagna

This vegetarian lasagna is a flavor-packed, slow-cooked delight with layers of eggplant, mushrooms, olives, and ricotta cheese. Perfect for an effortless Italian-inspired meal!
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Preparation time:5 hours
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Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound eggplant diced
  • ½ onion diced
  • 2 cups mushrooms diced
  • 1 cup black olives halved
  • 1 16-ounce jar tomato sauce
  • 1 package fresh lasagna sheets
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

Sauté the Vegetables:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add eggplant and onion and sauté until the onion turns translucent.

Add More Ingredients:

  • Stir in the mushrooms, olives, and tomato sauce.
  • Cook until heated through.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare the Cheese Mixture:

  • In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Stir in the egg and Italian seasoning.

Layer the Lasagna:

  • Cut the lasagna sheets to fit inside your slow cooker’s inner dish.
  • Spray the inner dish with nonstick spray.
  • Spread one-fourth of the vegetable and tomato mixture on the bottom.
  • Place a pasta sheet on top.
  • Add one-fourth of the cheese mixture over the pasta.
  • Repeat until all the ingredients are layered, ending with cheese on top.

Cook:

  • Cover and cook on low for 5 hours until the lasagna is tender and bubbly.

Serve Hot:

  • Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:
For extra flavor and texture, try adding bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach. Pair this dish with garlic bread and a green salad for a complete meal.
Wine Advice:
Pair this vegetarian lasagna with a medium-bodied red wine, such as Chianti or Sangiovese, for a classic Italian experience.

Nutrition values

Calories: 480 kcal | koolhydraten: 45 g | Eiwitten: 28 g | Vet: 22 g | Suiker: 9 g
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Cuisine; Italian
Diets; Vegetarian

Meaty Lasagna

Meaty Lasagna

There’s no reason to sweat over how long it takes to make traditional lasagna. Prepare this dish the night before and refrigerate it in your slow cooker’s inner dish. The next day, put the dish back in the slow cooker and turn it on.
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • ½ pound of Italian sausage
  • 2 tablespoons of garlic minced
  • 16 ounce jar of tomato sauce
  • 1 package of fresh lasagna sheets
  • 2 cups of mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups of parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon of dried oregano

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef and sausage in a lightly oiled pan over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in the garlic.
  • Drain any excess grease and add the tomato sauce. Remove from heat and set aside. Combine mozzarella, parmesan, egg, and oregano. Stir the mixture well.
  • Coat the inside of the slow cooker dish with a nonstick spray. Use kitchen scissors to cut the lasagna sheets to fit inside the slow cookers. Ladle one-fourth of the meat mixture into the bottom of the dish, then place a pasta sheet on top. Spoon one-fourth of the cheese sauce on top of the pasta sheet.
  • Repeat this pattern, ending with cheese sauce on top, until the slow cooker is full of layers and the meat and cheese mixtures are used completely.
  • Cook on low for five hours.

Notes & Wine Advice

Replace the ground beef and Italian sausage with turkey or soy substitutes for a healthier option.
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Pizza Pasta

Pizza Pasta

This recipe is sure to delight every diner.
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Ingredients

  • 1 package of linguine
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 pound of ground turkey
  • 16 ounce jar of tomato sauce
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 1 cup of bell peppers
  • 1 cup of mushrooms
  • 1 cup of pepperonis
  • 4 cups of mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Boil the linguine according to the package’s directions or until the pasta is al dente.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and brown the ground turkey.
  • Add the tomato sauce, mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper.
  • Spray the slow cooker insert with a nonstick cooking spray.
  • Ladle in one-fourth of the meat sauce, then one-fourth of the linguine, one-fourth of the pepperonis, and 1 cup of cheese.
  • Repeat the layers until the ingredients are used.
  • Cover and cook on low for four hours.

Notes & Wine Advice

Rotate different meats and vegetables for a different “pizza” every time.
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