Description
Crock Pot Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender ziti pasta, rich marinara sauce, and an irresistible blend of cheeses. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Simply layer the ingredients in your crock pot and let it do the work for you. With every bite, you’ll experience a warm embrace of cheesy deliciousness that makes mealtime feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef or sausage in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- In the crock pot, layer marinara sauce, uncooked ziti pasta, meat mixture, and cheese mixture.
- Repeat layers with remaining ingredients, finishing with marinara sauce and remaining mozzarella on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot with fresh basil and garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg