SLOW COOKER BAKED ZITI

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This is a hearty slow cooker meal. If you don't like ricotta cheese you can use cottage cheese instead.

Provided by adena mangis

Time 7h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (25 ounce) jars pasta sauce
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (16 ounce) box ziti pasta

Steps:

  • Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Stir in seasonings to evenly coat meat,stir in pasta sauce set aside.
  • Mix 1 cup mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan in a bowl. Spoon 2 cups of meat sauce into the slow cooker and top with 2 cup ziti. Drop 1/2 of cheese mixture over ziti and spread over ziti. Layer with 2 cups of meat sauce, the remaining ziti and remaining cheese. Add meat sauce and place lid on slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
  • Sprinkle food with remaining cup of mozzerella and let stand for 10 minutes until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 939.3, Fat 40.8, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 133.2, Sodium 1935.4, Carbohydrate 89, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 23.8, Protein 51.7

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