Crockpot Baked Ziti Recipe
This Crockpot Baked Ziti recipe is a delicious and easy twist on a classic Italian dish. With layers of rich meat sauce, creamy ricotta cheese, and gooey mozzarella, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, this comforting meal will become a family favorite in no time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 1 pound ziti pasta
Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Mixture:
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Meat Sauce: In a skillet, brown the ground beef with onions and garlic until cooked through. Add marinara sauce, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix Cheese: In a bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, and egg.
- Layer Ingredients: In the crockpot, layer half of the pasta, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add cooked Italian sausage or ground turkey for variation.
- Feel free to add a layer of spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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