Italian Slow-Cooked Pot Roast

Italian Pot Roast on a rustic ceramic platter, featuring slow-cooked beef in a rich tomato-based sauce with garlic, onions, and Italian herbs. Surrounded by roasted carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers, garnished with fresh parsley. Set on a wooden table with crusty bread and a glass of red wine in the softly blurred background.

Italian Slow-Cooked Pot Roast

A hearty and flavorful Italian twist on the classic pot roast! Slow-cooked to perfection, this tender beef roast is infused with garlic, oregano, and basil, then simmered in a rich tomato sauce for a meal full of comfort and taste.
Portions:4
Cooking Time:8 uur
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Equipment

Ingrediënten

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 3 pounds beef rump roast
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 cups tomato sauce

Instructies

  • Prepare the Seasoning: In a mixing bowl, combine garlic powder, oregano, and basil.
  • Season the Beef: Rub the seasoning mix all over the rump roast, coating it evenly.
  • Assemble in the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the slow cooker insert and place the seasoned roast at the bottom.
  • Add the Ingredients: Top the roast with sliced onion and tomato sauce.
  • Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
  • Serve: Slice and serve with cannellini beans, polenta, or crusty Italian bread for a complete meal.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Tip:
For extra richness, shred the beef and stir it back into the sauce. Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or polenta for a comforting meal.
Wine Advice:
Pair this Italian Pot Roast with a full-bodied red wine such as Chianti or Barolo to complement the rich tomato sauce and herbs.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 420 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 50 g | Fat: 18 g | Sugar: 6 g | Salt: 1.2 g
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Recipe Category Beef / Crockpot
Country European / Italian
Season: All seasons

Osso Bucco

Osso Buco on a rustic ceramic plate, featuring braised veal shank in a rich tomato-based sauce with carrots, onions, and celery. Garnished with fresh gremolata, served alongside risotto, with a glass of red wine in the softly blurred background.

Osso Bucco

Impress your dinner guests with the fancy name behind a hearty recipe that you can easily master.
Portions:4
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Ingrediënten

  • 1 cup of carrots sliced
  • 1 onion cut into wedges
  • 3 tablespoons of garlic minced
  • 2 pounds of veal shanks cubed
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of dried basil
  • 1 cup of beef broth

Instructies

  • After spraying the slow cooker insert with a non-stick cooking spray, layer the carrots, onion, and garlic in the bottom. Place the veal shanks on top of the vegetables.
  • Sprinkle everything with the oregano and basil, then pour in the beef broth.
  • Cover and cook on high for six hours.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

After the dish is cooked, take all the ingredients out of the slow cooker, reserving the sauce. Add flour and water to the sauce to thicken it, then serve over the osso bucco.
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Recipe Category Beef / Crockpot / Meat
Country European / Italian

Tuscan Beef Stew

Tuscan Beef Stew in a rustic ceramic bowl, featuring slow-cooked beef in a rich tomato-based broth with carrots, onions, celery, and potatoes. Garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan, set on a wooden table with crusty bread and a glass of red wine in the softly blurred background.

Tuscan Beef Stew

Use the easy dish to warm the heart and soul on blustery days.
Portions:4
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Ingrediënten

  • 2 pounds of beef shoulder cubed
  • 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
  • 2 cups of button mushrooms
  • 2 cups of carrots chopped
  • 2 cups of tomatoes chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons of dry rosemary
  • 1 cup of red wine
  • 1 cup of beef broth

Instructies

  • Sprinkle the beef with garlic powder.
  • Brown the beef in an oiled pan over medium-high heat.
  • The beef does not have to be cooked through.
  • Drain excess oils and place the beef into a greased slow cooker inner dish.
  • Add mushrooms, carrots, tomatoes, onion, and rosemary.
  • Slowly pour the wine and beef broth over all the ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on low for seven hours.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Ladle the stew over a bowl of hot pasta as one meal option.
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Recipe Category Beef / Crockpot / Stew
Country European / Italian

Loaded Bruschetta

Loaded Bruschetta on a rustic wooden platter, featuring toasted baguette slices topped with diced tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and balsamic glaze. Some pieces have prosciutto and avocado. Set on a wooden table with olive oil and a glass of red wine in the softly blurred background.

Loaded Bruschetta

Bruschetta can be much more than an appetizer. Load the toast with savory ingredients to translate bruschetta into dinner.
Portions:4
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Ingrediënten

  • ½ onion sliced
  • ¼ cup of chicken broth
  • ¼ cup of white wine
  • 1 tablespoon of garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 2 pounds of chicken thigh
  • 2 cups of tomatoes diced
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 10 slices of ciabatta bread toasted

Instructies

  • Grease the insert of the slow cooker.
  • Add the onion, broth, wine, garlic, oregano, and chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for six hours.
  • Uncover and remove excess juices and bones.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks.
  • Add the tomatoes, shallot, and tomato paste to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook for an additional hour on low.
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Include a side salad to complete this meal.
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Recipe Category Bread / Chicken / Crockpot
Country European / Italian

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo on a rustic ceramic plate, featuring tender fettuccine pasta in a creamy Alfredo sauce with golden-seared chicken slices. Garnished with Parmesan and parsley, set on a wooden table with a small bowl of Parmesan and a glass of white wine in the softly blurred background.

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Come home from work to the smell of delicious sauce that has been simmering all day. All you have to do is boil the noodles and dinner is served.
Portions:4
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Ingrediënten

  • 2 cups chicken breast cubed
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 16 ounce jar of Alfredo sauce
  • 1 package fettuccine

Instructies

  • Place the chicken, onion, and pepper in the slow cooker.
  • Pour the Alfredo sauce over the ingredients.
  • Cook on low for 5 hours.
  • Before serving, boil the fettuccine according to package directions, or until the pasta is al dente.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Use other vegetables, such as mushrooms or broccoli, to sneak in more nutrients for picky eaters.
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Recipe Category Chicken / Crockpot
Country European / Italian

Eggplant Parmesan

A beautifully plated Eggplant Parmesan dish with golden-brown, breaded eggplant slices layered with rich tomato sauce and melted parmesan cheese, garnished with fresh basil. The dish sits on a rustic ceramic plate on a wooden table, with a small bowl of grated parmesan and a jar of tomato sauce in the background.

Eggplant Parmesan

A meal featuring a vegetable on center stage doesn’t have to be only for vegetarians. Get a simple but healthy veggie fix with this dish.
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Ingrediënten

  • 2 eggplants halved lengthwise
  • ½ cup egg whites
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons dry basil
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 16 ounce jar tomato sauce

Instructies

  • Dip the eggplant in the egg whites, coating it well.
  • Mix the breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, and basil in a bowl.
  • Place the eggplant in the bowl, turning it to ensure even coverage of breading.
  • Spray the inner dish of the slow cooker with a nonstick spray, then place the breaded eggplant in the bottom.
  • Sprinkle the shredded parmesan cheese over the eggplant, then drench everything with the tomato sauce.
  • Cook on low for five hours.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Place the Eggplant Parmesan over pasta cooked with butter for a complete meal.
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Recipe Category Cheese / Crockpot / Vegetables
Country European / Italian
Diets Vegetarian

Chicken Parmesan

A beautifully plated Chicken Parmesan dish with golden, breaded chicken breasts topped with melted parmesan cheese and rich tomato sauce, garnished with fresh basil. The dish is served on a rustic ceramic plate on a wooden table, accompanied by a small bowl of grated parmesan, a jar of tomato sauce, and a side of breadsticks.

Chicken Parmesan

Please all palates and save time with this Italian favorite adapted for the slow cooker
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Ingrediënten

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts fresh
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup of breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning
  • 4 slices of parmesan cheese
  • 16 ounce jar of tomato sauce

Instructies

  • Brush the eggs over the chicken breasts, covering them completely. In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, lemon pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well. Sprinkle the mixture over both sides of the chicken.
  • Coat the slow cooker’s inner dish with a nonstick spray, then place the coated chicken in the bottom. Lay one slice of parmesan over each chicken breast. Pour the sauce over the chicken and cheese.
  • Cook on high for four hours.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serve the chicken parmesan over a light salad with breadsticks to complete the meal.
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Recipe Category Cheese / Chicken / Crockpot / Poultry
Country European / Italian

Slow-Cooked Vegetarian Lasagna

A beautifully plated Vegetarian Crockpot Lasagna with layers of pasta, ricotta cheese, spinach, zucchini, and rich tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and fresh basil. Served on a rustic ceramic plate on a wooden table, accompanied by grated parmesan, a jar of tomato sauce, and a side of garlic bread.

Slow-Cooked Vegetarian Lasagna

This vegetarian lasagna is a flavor-packed, slow-cooked delight with layers of eggplant, mushrooms, olives, and ricotta cheese. Perfect for an effortless Italian-inspired meal!
Portions:4
Cooking Time:5 uur
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Equipment

Ingrediënten

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound eggplant diced
  • ½ onion diced
  • 2 cups mushrooms diced
  • 1 cup black olives halved
  • 1 16-ounce jar tomato sauce
  • 1 package fresh lasagna sheets
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Instructies

Sauté the Vegetables:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add eggplant and onion and sauté until the onion turns translucent.

Add More Ingredients:

  • Stir in the mushrooms, olives, and tomato sauce.
  • Cook until heated through.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare the Cheese Mixture:

  • In a bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Stir in the egg and Italian seasoning.

Layer the Lasagna:

  • Cut the lasagna sheets to fit inside your slow cooker’s inner dish.
  • Spray the inner dish with nonstick spray.
  • Spread one-fourth of the vegetable and tomato mixture on the bottom.
  • Place a pasta sheet on top.
  • Add one-fourth of the cheese mixture over the pasta.
  • Repeat until all the ingredients are layered, ending with cheese on top.

Cook:

  • Cover and cook on low for 5 hours until the lasagna is tender and bubbly.

Serve Hot:

  • Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Tip:
For extra flavor and texture, try adding bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach. Pair this dish with garlic bread and a green salad for a complete meal.
Wine Advice:
Pair this vegetarian lasagna with a medium-bodied red wine, such as Chianti or Sangiovese, for a classic Italian experience.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 480 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 22 g | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 9 g | Salt: 1.8 g
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Recipe Category Crockpot / Pasta
Country Italian
Season: All seasons
Diets Vegetarian

Meaty Lasagna

A freshly baked meaty lasagna with rich layers of pasta, hearty meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and golden melted cheese, garnished with fresh basil leaves. A slice is cut out, revealing the layers. The rustic wooden table is decorated with grated Parmesan, cherry tomatoes, and a rustic napkin, illuminated by soft natural light for a warm and inviting atmosphere

Meaty Lasagna

There’s no reason to sweat over how long it takes to make traditional lasagna. Prepare this dish the night before and refrigerate it in your slow cooker’s inner dish. The next day, put the dish back in the slow cooker and turn it on.
Portions:4
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Ingrediënten

  • 1 pound of ground beef
  • ½ pound of Italian sausage
  • 2 tablespoons of garlic minced
  • 16 ounce jar of tomato sauce
  • 1 package of fresh lasagna sheets
  • 2 cups of mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cups of parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon of dried oregano

Instructies

  • Brown the ground beef and sausage in a lightly oiled pan over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in the garlic.
  • Drain any excess grease and add the tomato sauce. Remove from heat and set aside. Combine mozzarella, parmesan, egg, and oregano. Stir the mixture well.
  • Coat the inside of the slow cooker dish with a nonstick spray. Use kitchen scissors to cut the lasagna sheets to fit inside the slow cookers. Ladle one-fourth of the meat mixture into the bottom of the dish, then place a pasta sheet on top. Spoon one-fourth of the cheese sauce on top of the pasta sheet.
  • Repeat this pattern, ending with cheese sauce on top, until the slow cooker is full of layers and the meat and cheese mixtures are used completely.
  • Cook on low for five hours.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Replace the ground beef and Italian sausage with turkey or soy substitutes for a healthier option.
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Recipe Category Crockpot / Meat / Pasta
Country European / Italian

Pizza Pasta

A bowl of pizza pasta with rich tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, pepperoni slices, and fresh basil, served on a rustic wooden table. A fork twirls some

Pizza Pasta

This recipe is sure to delight every diner.
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Ingrediënten

  • 1 package of linguine
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 pound of ground turkey
  • 16 ounce jar of tomato sauce
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 1 cup of bell peppers
  • 1 cup of mushrooms
  • 1 cup of pepperonis
  • 4 cups of mozzarella cheese

Instructies

  • Boil the linguine according to the package’s directions or until the pasta is al dente.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and brown the ground turkey.
  • Add the tomato sauce, mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper.
  • Spray the slow cooker insert with a nonstick cooking spray.
  • Ladle in one-fourth of the meat sauce, then one-fourth of the linguine, one-fourth of the pepperonis, and 1 cup of cheese.
  • Repeat the layers until the ingredients are used.
  • Cover and cook on low for four hours.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Rotate different meats and vegetables for a different “pizza” every time.
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Recipe Category Crockpot / Pasta / Pizza
Country European / Italian
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