slow cooker baked ziti
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
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Step 1Coat 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.
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Step 2In 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.
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Step 3Cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours, or until pasta is tender.
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Culture:
Italian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Category:
Pork
Keyword:
#cheese
Keyword:
#sausage
Keyword:
#ricotta
Keyword:
#Ziti
Keyword:
#morzarella
Ingredient:
Pork
Method:
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
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