Description
A comforting and flavorful slow-cooked pasta dish, this savory slow cooker baked ziti is a convenient and delicious meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey or Italian sausage)
- 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 skillet, cook ground beef and onion. Add garlic, salt, basil, and parsley.
- 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: Set to low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Add Pasta to the Slow Cooker: After initial cooking, add pasta. Cook for 15-30 minutes.
- Finish with Cheese and Serve: Sprinkle with cheese and cook until melted. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the dish by adding vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the beef mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: slow cooker, baked ziti, pasta, comfort food, family dinner
