Description
Savor the rich flavors of a comforting slow-cooked pasta dish with this Savory Slow Cooker Baked Ziti recipe. Easy to prepare and bursting with delicious ingredients, it’s a perfect meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
For the 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
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can diced tomatoes (28 ounces)
- 1 jar pasta sauce (650 ml, about 2 1/2 cups)
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or beef or vegetable broth)
- 1 box penne or ziti (375 grams, about 4 cups of short pasta)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. 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: Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Add Pasta to the Slow Cooker: Switch to high setting, add pasta, and cook for 15-30 minutes.
- Finish with Cheese and Serve: Top with mozzarella cheese. Cook until melted. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this dish with your favorite Italian seasonings like oregano or red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for a boost of nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1030mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Baked Ziti, Pasta Recipe, Comfort Food, Italian Cuisine
