Description
Savory Slow Cooker Baked Ziti is a comforting and flavorful pasta dish that is easy to prepare using a slow cooker. With layers of ground beef, aromatic herbs, pasta, and gooey cheese, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Other Ingredients:
- 1 can diced tomatoes (28 ounces)
- 1 jar pasta sauce (650 ml)
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 box penne or ziti (375 grams)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned. Add garlic, salt, basil, and parsley. Cook for an additional minute.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer beef mixture to slow cooker. Add tomatoes, pasta sauce, and broth. Stir to combine.
- Cook in the Slow Cooker: Cook on low heat for 6 hours or high heat for 3 hours.
- Add Pasta to the Slow Cooker: Switch to high heat. Add pasta, stir, and cook for 15-30 minutes.
- Finish with Cheese and Serve: Sprinkle cheese on top. Cook until melted. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach.
- Feel free to top with fresh herbs like basil or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Baked Ziti, Pasta Recipe, Comfort Food
