TESTED & PERFECTED SLOW COOKER BAKED ZITI Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
1 lb ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning 1?2 teaspoon salt 2 (25 ounce) jars pasta sauce 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese 2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 (16 ounce) box ziti pasta
DIRECTIONS
Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is no longer pink. Stir in seasonings to evenly coat meat; stir in pasta sauce. Set aside. Mix 1 cup mozzarella, the ricotta and parmesan in a medium bowl. Spoon 2 cups of meat sauce into the slow cooker; top with 2 cups ziti. Drop half of the cheese mixture, by rounded tablespoons, over ziti; carefully spread over ziti using back of spoon. Layer with 2 cups meat sauce, the remaining ziti and remaining cheese. Add remaining meat sauce, completely covering all the ziti and cheese. Place lid on slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours or until noodles are tender. Carefully remove lid to allow steam to escape. Sprinkle food with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella; let stand 10 minutes until melted. Serve directly from slow cooker.
by: MISSJ1978
