Slow Cooker Baked Ziti: Easy Comfort Food for Every Family
This Slow Cooker Baked Ziti is an easy and comforting dish perfect for every family. With layers of cheesy goodness and hearty pasta, it’s sure to be a hit!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine the cooked ziti with the sauce mixture and stir to combine.
- In the slow cooker, layer half of the ziti mixture, followed by half of the mozzarella cheese, and then the remaining ziti mixture.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Let the baked ziti sit for a few minutes before serving to allow it to set.
- This dish can easily be customized with your favorite vegetables or meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Baked Ziti, Comfort Food, Family Recipe, Pasta