Slow Cooker Greek Penne Recipes

GREEK PENNE AND CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large pot with boiling salted water cook penne pasta until al dente. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat melt butter, add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add chopped chicken and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium- low. Drain and chop artichoke hearts and add them, chopped tomato, feta cheese, fresh parsley, lemon juice, dried oregano, and drained penne pasta to the large skillet. Cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Season with salt and ground black pepper. Serve warm.

SLOW-COOKER GREEK PENNE

Steps:

• Spray bottom of 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Line side of slow cooker with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in spinach, oregano, salt and pepper. In medium bowl, mix pasta sauce and sugar.
• In slow cooker, spread 1 1/2 cups of the pasta sauce. Layer with half of the pasta, half of the beef mixture and 1 cup of the feta cheese. Repeat layers. Pour remaining 1 1/2 cups pasta sauce over top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil.

BONNIE'S SLOW COOKER PENNE

Steps:

• Spray a 6-quart or larger slow cooker with cooking spray.
• Add the pasta, spaghetti sauce, and seasonings.
• Mix cottage cheese and parmesan cheese together, and add to the mixture. Add 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, and stir well to combine. Add the garlic, mushrooms, black olives, and pepperoncini and fold gently into the mixture. Make sure the penne is not visible above the sauce.
• Sprinkle top with remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
• Cover and cook on the LOW setting for about 3 hours. Check at 2 ½ hours to see if the penne is done. It will be slightly brown around the edges. If the penne is not done, continue cooking the full 3 hours and check again. The cheese will be melted and the mixture set. Garnish and Serve immediately.
• Note: We can have two meals from this recipe and freeze 10 half pint jars for quick lunches.