Description
A delicious and easy Crock Pot Ziti recipe that combines layers of ziti pasta, ground beef, and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta, uncooked
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Lightly spray the inside of a Crock Pot with nonstick cooking spray. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Layer half of the uncooked ziti, ground beef, marinara sauce, dollops of ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the top. Add an extra sprinkle of mozzarella if desired.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, until pasta is tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- This recipe can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before cooking.
- Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or a meat alternative for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg