SLOW COOKER BAKED ZITI
Great comfort food. For a healthier dish use ground turkey, skim-milk mozzarella, low-fat or skim-milk ricotta, and whole wheat pasta.
Provided by Stevo
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 6h55m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Stir ground beef, sausage, basil, oregano, pepper, and salt together in a bowl.
- Cook and stir beef mixture in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions and garlic in hot oil until slightly golden and tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Stir beef mixture, onion mixture, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and red peppers together in a large bowl.
- Stir 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese together in a separate bowl.
- Spoon 1/3 of meat mixture into the slow cooker; top with 1/2 the ziti pasta. Drop 1/2 the cheese mixture by rounded tablespoons over the ziti; carefully spread cheese mixture over ziti using the back of the spoon. Repeat layering process 1 more time. Pour remaining meat sauce over the top and place the lid on the slow cooker.
- Cook on Low for until ziti is tender, 6 to 7 hours (or cook on High for 3 to 5 hours).
- Sprinkle remaining 1 cup mozzarella over the top of the baked ziti and let stand until melted, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1066.7 mg, Sugar 5 g
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[email protected]I love that this recipe is so customizable. I can add my favorite vegetables or meat to make it a complete meal.
Tamustwa Makore
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a budget-friendly meal. It's made with simple, affordable ingredients and it's so delicious.
Marise Drury
[email protected]I'm a busy mom and I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime.
Beatrice Agyei
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.
Unika Brantley
[email protected]This recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, sauce, and cheese, and it always turns out great.
Degrace Dera
[email protected]I made this recipe for my Italian grandmother and she loved it! She said it was the best baked ziti she's ever had.
Medi jones
[email protected]I'm not a fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved this recipe. The cheese adds a creamy richness that is simply divine.
Mantber Alberta
[email protected]This is the best baked ziti recipe I've ever tried. The sauce is amazing and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
David Ambrose
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the results are so delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Elia Bezuidenhout
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made in the slow cooker. It's so easy and convenient.
Aussie Opshop
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Syani Tlz
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Italian food, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are amazing and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Renuka Aththanayaka
[email protected]This is one of my favorite comfort food recipes. It's always so comforting and satisfying.
Shernalyn Julhaji
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and sauce.
Eze andrew
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to prepare and the results are delicious.
Tony Salcedo
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Taraji Scott
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for baked ziti. It's always a crowd-pleaser and I love that I can make it ahead of time.
Eustacie Matthews
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinnertime.
Dennis Kwizera
[email protected]This slow-cooker baked ziti was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.