Crock Pot Baked Ziti

Welcome to our easy Crock Pot Baked Ziti recipe! It’s a delicious twist on a classic favorite. With tender pasta, gooey cheese, and savory sauce, it’s a comforting dish that practically cooks itself. Let’s dive in and make something tasty and satisfying.

INGREDIENTS  

• (2) 25-ounce jars of pasta sauce
• 15 oz tomato sauce
• 1 pound UNCOOKED penne pasta
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 2 eggs
• ⅓ cup freshly chopped basil
• 2 cups of freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Combine the ricotta, eggs, and basil in a bowl and stir well
2. In a large bowl, combine both jars of pasta sauce and the tomato sauce.
3. Grate the Parmesan cheese and set aside.
4. Grease the inside of a 6 qt slow cooker
5. Add 2 ⅓ cups of pasta sauce to the bottom of the slow cooker
6. Add ⅓ of the uncooked penne.
7. Dot on half of the ricotta mixture and spread out evenly.
8. Add half of the Parmesan cheese (1 cup)
9. Add another 2 ⅓ cups of sauce mixture
10. Add ⅓ of the uncooked penne.
11. Dot on the remaining ricotta and spread out.
12. Sprinkle on the remaining parmesan cheese (1 cup)
13. Add the last ⅓ of the uncooked penne.
14. Top with the remaining 2 ⅓ cups of sauce mixture
15. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or until pasta is al dente (we cooked ours for around 2 ½ hours)
16. During the last few minutes, add the mozzarella cheese to the top and allow to melt
17. Serve alone or topped with red pepper flakes and served with garlic bread
18. Enjoy!

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