Slow Cooker Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound bulk sausage; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 (16 ounce) jar chopped roasted red peppers; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 (16 ounce) packages ziti pasta

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk sausage
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) jar chopped roasted red peppers
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 (16 ounce) packages ziti pasta

1
Stir ground beef, sausage, basil, oregano, pepper, and salt together in a bowl.
2
Cook and stir beef mixture in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes.
3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onions and garlic in hot oil until slightly golden and tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
4
Stir beef mixture, onion mixture, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and red peppers together in a large bowl.
5
Stir 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese together in a separate bowl.
6
Spoon 1/3 of meat mixture into the slow cooker; top with 1/2 the ziti pasta. Drop 1/2 the cheese mixture by rounded tablespoons over the ziti; carefully spread cheese mixture over ziti using the back of the spoon. Repeat layering process 1 more time. Pour remaining meat sauce over the top and place the lid on the slow cooker.
7
Cook on Low for until ziti is tender, 6 to 7 hours (or cook on High for 3 to 5 hours).
8
Sprinkle remaining 1 cup mozzarella over the top of the baked ziti and let stand until melted, about 10 minutes.

904

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, 1 pound bulk sausage, 1 tablespoon dried basil, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Baked Ziti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow Cooker Baked Ziti

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