BAKED ZITI IN CROCK POT

Baked Ziti in Crock Pot image

Provided by Foxxyladyone

Time 4h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
2 (16 ounce) jars pasta sauce
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
16 ounces ziti pasta

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown ground beef and onion, stirring occasionally until browned. Add Italian seasoning and salt, mixing well. Add pasta sauce. Remove from heat, but leave in skillet.
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
In slow cooker, add 2 cups of beef mixture into bottom of skillet and half of the noodles. Add spoonfuls of three cheese mixture on top of ziti, covering the noodles. Layer 2 more cups of beef, then remaining noodles, then cheese. Top with remaining beef mixture, ensuring cheese and pasta are covered.
Cover with lid, and cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-7 hours, or until noodles are tender.
Ten minutes before serving, top with 1 cup mozzarella cheese, letting stand for ten minutes to melt.
If you end up with leftovers, be sure to freeze the extras for a great freezer meal!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.3, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 63.4, Sodium 618.3, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 8.1, Protein 22.6