slow cooker baked ziti

Hanson, MA
Updated on Jul 9, 2012

This recipe was on a TV show today and I thought I would share it. Great for working moms, and summer meals as well. Enjoy! Found this great slow cooker website: https://www.facebook.com/happycrockin

prep time 10 Min
cook time 4 Hr 10 Min
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 - italian sausage
  • 1 - onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 - 15 oz container ricotta cheese
  • 2 - egg whites
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • 1 cup parmesean cheese (divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 cans (26 oz) jars of spaghetti sauce
  • 1 box ziti pasta (uncooked) but rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon chopped parsely

How To Make slow cooker baked ziti

  • Step 1
    Coat a 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage, onion, and garlic 6 to 8 minutes, or until browned; drain and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg whites, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and oregano; mix well.
  • Step 2
    In the slow cooker, layer 2 cups sauce, half the sausage mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, half the ziti, and half the ricotta mixture; repeat layers. Top with remaining sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese and parsley on top.
  • Step 3
    Cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours, or until pasta is tender.

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Culture: Italian
Category: Pork
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #sausage
Keyword: #ricotta
Keyword: #Ziti
Keyword: #morzarella
Ingredient: Pork

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