Description
A simple and delicious Crockpot Ziti recipe that is perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked pasta with marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese over the pasta.
- Add the remaining pasta mixture on top and finish with the remaining cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For a meatier version, add cooked ground beef or sausage.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg