Crockpot Sausage Rigatoni is a hearty, flavorful dish that practically cooks itself, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends! Loaded with tender sweet Italian chicken sausage, nutrient-packed carrots, and a rich marinara sauce, this recipe combines simple ingredients for a meal that feels like it came straight from an Italian kitchen. The best part? The rigatoni cooks right in the crockpot, soaking up all the delicious flavors. Topped with freshly grated parmesan, this one-pot wonder is as easy as it is comforting. Just set it, forget it, and savor the deliciousness! Buon appetito!

Crockpot Sausage Rigatoni

Ingredients:

• 2 11 oz packages of sweet italian chicken sausage links (nitrate and nitrite free)
• 1 sweet onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 large carrots, finely diced (preferably a food processor- this is what I have and I love it!)
• 1 28 oz jar marinara sauce
• 1 14 oz can of diced tomatoes
• 2 TBS italian seasoning
• 28 oz of water, OR chicken broth OR veggie broth
• 8-10 oz large rigatoni noodles OR Pacherri noodles
• ¾ cup fresh parmesan cheese for topping

Directions:

1. Cut sausages into ½ inch rounds. Dice onion and carrots.
2. Add sausages, onion, carrots, marinara, tomatoes, seasoning and liquid to the crockpot. Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
3. Remove lid, turn heat to high and add uncooked noodles to the crockpot. Replace the lid and cook for 30-45 minutes, or until pasta is tender. Top with fresh parmesan cheese, and enjoy!

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