Crock Pot Baked Ziti
Slow cooker baked ziti is an easy and delicious dish that is sure to please any crowd. This crock pot recipe is simple to follow and yields a flavorful and hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 2 25 ounces jars for pasta sauce
- 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 pound UNCOOKED penne pasta
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup freshly chopped basil
- 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Combine the eggs, ricotta, and basil in one bowl. Mix well.
- Mix the tomatoes sauce and pasta sauce in one large bowl.
- Set aside the Parmesan cheese to grate.
- In a slow cooker 6 qt, grease the interior
- To the bottom of the slow cooker, add 2/3 cups pasta sauce
- 1/3 of the uncooked penne should be added.
- Spread the mixture evenly and dot with half of the ricotta mix.
- Half the Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup) can be added.
- 2.33 cups sauce mixture
- The uncooked penne should be added 1/3.
- Spread the remaining ricotta over the top.
- Sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese (1 tbsp)
- Add 1/3 of the uncooked penne.
- Finish by topping with the remaining 2/3 cup sauce mixture
- Cover and cook on high until pasta is al dente. We cooked ours in about 2 1/2 hours.
- Allow the cheese to melt for a few more minutes.
- You can serve it as a single dish or top with red pepperflakes.
- Enjoy!
