Crock Pot Baked Ziti: Easy Comfort Food for the Whole Family
A delicious and easy recipe for baked ziti in a crock pot, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian optional
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces ziti pasta
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain the fat.
- In the crock pot, layer the ingredients starting with half of the marinara sauce, cooked ziti, ground beef, and mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layers and finish with the remaining marinara sauce and water.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4-5 hours, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add sautéed onions and peppers to the beef.
- You can use any type of pasta; just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Crock Pot, Baked Ziti, Comfort Food, Family Dinner