Slow Cooker Baked Ziti
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6
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This Slow Cooker Baked Ziti is actually made completely in the crockpot -- even the pasta! It is so much easier than the traditional version but packs all of the same flavor!
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Ingredients:
| 1 pound | ground beef, turkey or Italian sausage |
| 1 | onion, finely chopped |
| 1 teaspoon | minced garlic |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1 teaspoon | dried basil |
| 1 teaspoon | dried parsley |
| 1 | 28 oz can diced tomato |
| 1 jar | 650 ml pasta sauce (about 2 1/2 cups) |
| 2 1/2 cups | water or chicken broth |
| 1 box | 375g penne or ziti pasta (about 4 cups) |
| 1 cup | shredded mozzarella cheese |
Directions:
In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Stir in garlic and salt and cook 1 minute.
Add beef mixture, basil, parsley, tomatoes, pasta sauce and water to a 4qt (or larger) slow cooker. Stir.
Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
Add pasta and stir until combined. Cover and continue cooking for 20-45 minutes (depending on how hot your slow cooker is) -- check and stir at the 20 minute mark.
Sprinkle with cheese and cover for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.
Source: thereciperebel.com
