Description
A simple and delicious crockpot baked ziti recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef with garlic powder and onion powder. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, and ground beef. Mix well.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in the crockpot.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the pasta.
- Add remaining pasta mixture on top.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: crockpot baked ziti, baked ziti, slow cooker pasta