Description
A delicious and easy Crock Pot ziti recipe that layers pasta with ground beef, marinara sauce, and cheeses.
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
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with your favorite meat alternative.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the layers for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg