CROCKPOT MEALS
VODKA ALFREDO PASTA (Noodle Crack)
Prep Time: 5-10 Minutes
Cook Duration: 1 Hour
Feeds: 8-10 People
Heat Intensity: 1/10
INGREDIENTS:
(2) Cans of Diced Green Chilis (Not Drained)
(1) Can of Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes (Drained)
(1) Box of Rotini Noodles
(1) Bar of Cream Cheese
(1) Packet of Ranch Seasoning Mix
(1 lb) Thin Cut Bacon
(1 Cup) Beef Broth
(1 Pack) Jalapeño Shredded Cheese
(1) Jar of Vodka Pasta Sauce
(1) Jar of Alfredo Sauce
(1) Bag of Baby Spinach
(1) Bushel of Fresh Cilantro
BACON:
Start by laying your bacon on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Set it at 350 degrees for 25min, or until the bacon is crispy. Pull when done, and chop up the bacon. Set aside.
NOODLES:
Fire up your stove with a pot of water to cook the noodles. Add salt to increase the heat of the water and to add flavor to your noodles. (8-10min - Drain and set aside. Optional: Save 1 cup of noodle water to add to the crockpot for more flavor). Set aside.
THE CROCKPOT:
Add your diced green chilis, fire roasted tomatoes, cream cheese, packet of ranch powder seasoning, beef broth, vodka pasta sauce and alfredo sauce, and your jalapeño shredded cheese. Cover with the lid and set your crockpot on high. This will blend the flavors. Wait about 20min before you add the noodles. When the cream cheese has melted, mix the crockpot blend before you add the noodles. Once everything is melted add your noodles and bacon to the crockpot, stir and mix everything together. Put the lid back on, LOW HEAT for about 40-60 minutes. Afterwords, add your baby spinach leaves and mix.
SERVING:
Gather a bowl, and sprinkle your fresh cut cilantro on top. Mix and enjoy!
NOTES:
Add the entire packet of ranch seasoning. Add all the fire roasted tomatoes. Adding chopped cooked chicken would make this meal even better.