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SLOW COOKER ITALIAN BAKE

Active Time : 20 minutes
Total Time : several hours
Serves : 6 servings
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar traditional pasta sauce
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes with oregano, garlic & basil drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen potato & onion pierogies
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS

In large skillet over medium heat, cook and crumble ground beef, onions and Italian seasoning until no longer pink; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and tomatoes. Set aside.

In medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese and egg; set aside.

In slow cooker, layer ? sauce, 1/3 pierogies, ? ricotta and ? cup cheese. Repeat layer, ending with pierogies, sauce and 1 cup cheese.

Cook on HIGH 2-2 ? hours or LOW for 4-5 hours; do not stir.