Crockpot Baked Ziti
This Crockpot Baked Ziti recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish that is easy to prepare. With layers of Italian sausage, ziti pasta, marinara sauce, and cheese, this dish is a crowd-pleaser perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Total Time: 4-6 hours 15 mins
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
- ½ onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 36 ounces marinara sauce (1½ jars)
- 1½ cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 pound dry ziti pasta (1 box)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
Optional Toppings:
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook Italian sausage, onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning until browned.
- Layer Ingredients: In a crockpot, layer marinara sauce, beef broth, ziti pasta, cooked sausage mixture, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until pasta is tender and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the Italian sausage with plant-based sausage or omit it altogether.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
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