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Crock Pot Baked Ziti

Crock Pot Baked Ziti: 5 Secrets to Perfect Cheesy Goodness

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A delicious and easy Crock Pot Baked Ziti recipe with layers of pasta, ricotta, and mozzarella cooked to perfection.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 32 oz ricotta
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan plus more for topping
  • 48 oz marina sauce (2 jars, 24 oz each)
  • 12 oz gluten free penne
  • 16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Spray entire slow cooker insert with non-stick spray.
  2. In large bowl, mix ricotta with two eggs, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, basil, salt and pepper.
  3. Cover bottom of slow cooker with sauce.
  4. Layer pasta on top of sauce.
  5. Take 5 scoops of the ricotta mixture drop onto sauce.
  6. Top with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
  7. Repeat steps 3-6 two more times.
  8. End with layer of sauce, mozzarella and parmesan.
  9. Cook on high for 2 ½ hours.
  10. Serve with grated parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

  • How to keep baked ziti from drying out?
  • How to keep food from drying out in a crock pot?
  • How do you keep pasta from getting mushy in a crock pot?
  • How long can you leave baked ziti out at room temperature?
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Category: Pasta
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg