CROCK POT BAKED ZITI

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins | Total Time: 2 hrs 50 mins | Yield: 10 Servings

This Crock Pot Baked Ziti is one of my comfort foods! It is perfect to eat pretty much any time of the day! Made with simple ingredients, you will not regret ever trying this recipe! Enjoy this cheesy treat in the comfort of your home!

INGREDIENTS :

• 2 Eggs
• 2 (25 oz.) jars of pasta sauce
• 1 c shredded mozzarella cheese
• 15 ounces tomato sauce
• 15 ounces of ricotta cheese
• 2 c of freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 lb. UNCOOKED penne pasta
• 1/3 c freshly chopped basil

DIRECTIONS :

1. In a mixing bowl, add ricotta, eggs, and basil. Whisk everything until well incorporated.
2. In another bowl, add the tomato sauce and pasta sauce. Stir everything until well incorporated.
3. Grate the Parmesan cheese and put it into a bowl.
4. Apply cooking spray to the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker.
5. Add 2 1/3 cups of the pasta sauce to the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the uncooked penne on top.
6. Spread 1/2 of the ricotta mixture on top.
7. Add another cup of Parmesan cheese over the ricotta mixture, followed by 2 1/3 cups of the sauce and the rest of the uncooked penne.
8. Sprinkle the rest of the ricotta cheese over the penne followed by the rest of the sauce.
9. Cover and seal the slow cooker, then cook everything for 3 hours. Do not overcook the penne.
10. Top with the rest of the cheese and cook for a few more minutes until melted. Dish out!
11. Serve and enjoy!

Notes:

• I like serving this garlic bread.
• Leftovers should be kept in an airtight container, then in the fridge. Reheat for a few minutes before serving again.

Nutrition Facts:

Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 278 | TOTAL FAT: 13g | SATURATED FAT: 7g | TRANS FAT: 0g | UNSATURATED FAT: 4g | CHOLESTEROL: 73mg | SODIUM: 803mg | CARBOHYDRATES: 23g | FIBER: 2g | SUGAR: 3g | PROTEIN: 18g