Crock Pot Baked Ziti
This slow cooker baked ziti is a rich, cheesy, and comforting pasta dish layered with creamy ricotta, savory marinara, and melted mozzarella. It’s an easy, hands-off meal that delivers classic baked pasta flavors with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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For the Cheese Mixture:
32 oz ricotta cheese
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
For the Pasta and Sauce:
48 oz marinara sauce (2 jars)
12 oz gluten-free penne
For the Topping:
16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, eggs, salt, basil, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth.
- Lightly grease the crock pot insert and spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Add a layer of uncooked penne pasta over the sauce.
- Spoon part of the ricotta mixture over the pasta, followed by a layer of marinara sauce.
- Repeat the layers (pasta, ricotta mixture, sauce) until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of sauce on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, until the pasta is tender.
- About 20 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top. Cover and allow it to melt completely.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 520 kcal per serving
Find it online: https://musttrymeals.com/crock-pot-baked-ziti/