Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta (uncooked)
- 48 ounces marinara sauce (store bought or homemade)
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella (divided)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
Instructions
- Layer the pasta, tomatoes, and cheese. Add uncooked pasta, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, grated Parmesan, and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella to a 5-quart or larger slow cooker.
- Stir until everything is well mixed.
- Put small spoonfuls of ricotta cheese on top and gently mix it in.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella over the pasta mixture.
- Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or until the pasta is just right for you. Check the pasta often because different machines may take different times.
- Serve as soon as it’s done and add fresh parsley or basil if you like.
Notes
- Use a 5-quart or larger slow cooker.
- Check pasta frequently to avoid overcooking.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or basil add a nice touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg