Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for Crock Pot Baked Ziti:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) ziti pasta
- 1 jar (24-26 oz) of your favorite pasta sauce
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Cooked ground beef, sausage, or veggies for added flavor
Instructions:
- Begin by cooking the ziti pasta according to the package instructions, but reduce the cooking time by about 2 minutes, as it will continue to cook in the slow cooker. Drain the pasta once it’s cooked.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Grease the insert of your slow cooker with cooking spray or a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Pour the pasta mixture into the slow cooker insert and spread it out evenly.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours. Alternatively, you can cook it on high for 1.5-2 hours, but low and slow generally yields better results.
- Once the ziti is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly, you can serve it directly from the slow cooker insert.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious Crock Pot Baked Ziti!
This recipe is quite versatile, so feel free to customize it by adding your favorite ingredients or adjusting the seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
