Best Crock Pot Ziti With Spinach Ricotta And Tomato Sauce Recipes

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CROCK POT BAKED ZITI



Crock Pot Baked Ziti image

Make this easy classic comfort food in your Crock Pot! Cheesy, Gooey and Delicious in every bite.

Provided by Allison Treadwell

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

32 oz ricotta
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan (plus more for topping)
48 oz marina sauce (2 jars)
12 oz gluten free penne
16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Spray entire slow cooker insert with non-stick spray.
  • In large bowl, mix ricotta with two eggs, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, basil, salt and pepper.
  • Cover bottom of slow cooker with sauce.
  • Layer pasta on top of sauce.
  • Take 5 scoops of the ricotta mixture drop onto sauce.
  • Top with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
  • Repeat steps 3-5 two more times.
  • End with layer of sauce, mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Cook on high for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Serve with grated parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 152 mg, Sodium 1722 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER BAKED ZITI



Slow Cooker Baked Ziti image

Great comfort food. For a healthier dish use ground turkey, skim-milk mozzarella, low-fat or skim-milk ricotta, and whole wheat pasta.

Provided by Stevo

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 6h55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk sausage
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ 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

Steps:

  • Stir ground beef, sausage, basil, oregano, pepper, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Cook and stir beef mixture in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Stir beef mixture, onion mixture, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and red peppers together in a large bowl.
  • Stir 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese together in a separate bowl.
  • 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.
  • Cook on Low for until ziti is tender, 6 to 7 hours (or cook on High for 3 to 5 hours).
  • Sprinkle remaining 1 cup mozzarella over the top of the baked ziti and let stand until melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 44.3 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1066.7 mg, Sugar 5 g

SLOW-COOKER BAKED ZITI



Slow-Cooker Baked Ziti image

I don't know one family that doesn't have some crazy, hectic weeknights. This slow-cooker baked ziti recipe was a delicious, easy fix for a busy weeknight dinner for our family. -Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 container (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 jar (24 ounces) meatless pasta sauce
2 cups uncooked ziti
1/4 cup water
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, egg, basil, and if desired, red pepper flakes; set aside. Pour pasta sauce into a 5-qt. slow cooker. Evenly top sauce with pasta; pour water over top. Drop heaping tablespoons of ricotta cheese mixture over pasta. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Cover; cook on high until heated through and pasta is tender, 2 to 2-1/2 hours. Top with fresh basil and if desired, Parmesan cheese and additional red pepper flakes; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 886mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

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