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Pasta à la Michael – Slow Cooker Pizza Pasta
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Pasta à la Michael – Slow Cooker Pizza Pasta

A pizza-inspired tomato sauce with bacon, pepperoni and melted cheese. Cook the pasta separately and serve it under the hot, cheesy sauce—like liquid pizza in a bowl.

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315 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

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  • Sauce

    • 5.3 oz Diced bacon
    • 3.5 oz Pepperoni strips
    • 1 stk Onion
    • 2 fed Garlic
    • 1.8 lb Canned crushed tomatoes
    • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
    • 2 tsp Dried oregano
    • 2 tsp Paprika
    • 1 knsp Black pepper
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • 1 tsp Sugar

  • Cheese to finish

    • 7.1 oz Cheddar
    • 7.1 oz Mozzarella

  • Pasta

    • 14.1 oz Pasta

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the ingredients

    1. Finely chop the onion and press the garlic.
    2. Cut the pepperoni into strips if needed.
    5 min
    KnifeCutting Board
  2. 2

    Fry the bacon (optional)

    1. Quickly fry the bacon in a skillet if you want more browned flavor.
    5 min
    Pan
  3. 3

    Start the sauce

    1. Add the bacon, pepperoni, onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
    2. Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.
    3. Stir in the oregano, paprika, salt, pepper and sugar.
    4. Mix everything well.
    5 min
  4. 4

    Cook

    1. Set the slow cooker to LOW and let the sauce simmer for 4–5 hours.
    300 min
  5. 5

    Add the cheese

    1. Stir the cheddar into the sauce 20 minutes before serving.
    2. Lay the mozzarella on top and replace the lid.
    3. Let the cheese melt.
    20 min
  6. 6

    Cook the pasta

    1. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente.
    2. Drain it.
    10 min
    Pot
  7. 7

    Serve

    1. Divide the pasta between bowls.
    2. Spoon the hot, cheesy sauce over it.
    3. Sprinkle with a little extra oregano before serving, if you like.
    3 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

820kcal

Protein

38g

Fat

42g

Carbs

70g

Serving Size

550g

Dietary

Allergens

MælkGluten

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve straight from the slow cooker and let the cheese stretch into long strands.

Side Pairings

  • • Salad with vinaigrette

Dessert Pairings

  • • Baked apples

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store the sauce covered in the refrigerator. Cook pasta fresh when serving.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 2 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Freeze the sauce without pasta.

Reheating

  • • Pot: Warm the sauce slowly, stirring.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Fry the bacon first for more depth.

Cooking

  • • Do not lift the lid while cooking—the heat drops quickly.

Serving

  • • A little oregano on top lifts the whole dish.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add ½ teaspoon chili flakes for gentle heat.
  • Use smoked paprika for more depth.
  • A tablespoon of ketchup can add extra roundness.

Health

  • Use turkey bacon

Method

  • It can also cook for 3–4 hours on HIGH.

Toppings

  • Extra oregano at serving.

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla