Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Crock Pot Baked Ziti, a classic comfort food that brings families together. This easy-to-make dish combines layers of rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and gooey mozzarella cheese, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep, this recipe requires minimal hands-on time, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—spending quality moments with loved ones. With its customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt it to suit your taste preferences. Get ready for a satisfying, cheesy delight that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 48 oz marinara sauce (2 jars)
- 12 oz gluten-free penne pasta
- 16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker insert with non-stick spray.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, eggs, parmesan cheese, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Layer marinara sauce at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add gluten-free penne pasta followed by scoops of the ricotta mixture and a layer of shredded mozzarella.
- Repeat layering two more times: sauce, pasta, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella.
- Finish with a final layer of marinara sauce topped with mozzarella and parmesan.
- Cook on high for 2 ½ hours until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg