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Slow Cooker Baked Ziti

Slow cooker baked ziti is a rich, cheesy noodle dish loaded with Italian flavor and so easy to make. It's perfect for meals or parties.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 663kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • 6 quart or larger slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup Parmesan grated
  • 16 ounces mozzarella cheese
  • 48 ounces marinara sauce 2 jars
  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 pound mild Italian ground sausage browned

Instructions

  • Spray slow cooker with cooking non stick cooking spray. In a large bowl mix ricotta, 2 eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning and mix together.
  • Add half of one jar of marinara sauce on the bottom of the slow cooker then sprinkle some sausage on top of that. Add some pasta then add 5 drops of ricotta on top. Add more marinara then top with mozzarella cheese. Repeat those steps 2-3 more times.
  • Make sure to end with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Cook on high for 2 and a half hours.
  • Top with Parmesan cheese on top and serve!

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 663kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 1926mg | Potassium: 864mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1488IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 483mg | Iron: 4mg