Slow-Cooker Baked Ziti

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 2 hours

Yield 6 servings

This cheesy slow-cooker baked ziti recipe couldn't be any easier. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and sit back while it creates delicious, irresistible flavors.

Ingredients

1 container (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 jar (24 ounces) meatless pasta sauce
2 cups uncooked ziti
1/4 cup water
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, egg, basil and, if desired, red pepper flakes. Pour pasta sauce into a 5-qt. slow cooker. Evenly top sauce with pasta; pour water over top. Drop ricotta cheese mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls over pasta. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Cook, covered, on high until heated through and pasta is tender, 2 to 2-1/2 hours. Top with fresh basil and, if desired, Parmesan cheese and additional red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 379 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 886mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.

I don't know one family that doesn't have some crazy, hectic evening. This recipe is a quick and easy fix for a busy weeknight dinner. —Christy Addison, Clarksville, Ohio

Recipe Creator

Community Cook