Easy Baked Ziti- Although Not Baked- Ziti In The Crock Pot Recipe Idea

 

Ingredients For Easy Baked Ziti- Although Not Baked- Ziti In The Crock Pot Recipe Idea

• 1 lb ground beef (or turkey or Italian sausage)
• ▢1 onion finely chopped
• ▢1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ▢1 teaspoon salt
• ▢1 teaspoon dried basil
• ▢1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ▢28 oz can diced tomatoes
• ▢650 ml jar pasta sauce about 2 ½ cups
• ▢2 1/2 cups water or chicken broth
• ▢375 gram box Penne or Ziti or other short pasta (about 4 cups)
• ▢1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions For Easy Baked Ziti- Although Not Baked- Ziti In The Crock Pot Recipe Idea

• In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Stir in garlic and salt and cook 1 minute. (OPTIONAL: you can also add the raw onion and spices right into the slow cooker to save on time)
• 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.
• Turn slow cooker to high. Add pasta and stir until combined. Cover and continue cooking for 15-30 minutes (depending on how hot your slow cooker is) — check and stir at the 15 minute mark.
• Sprinkle with cheese and cover for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted.

If you try this recipe idea, I hope that you enjoy it 😊.  Please also feel free to share your comments if you have tried the recipe idea and any recommendations you would make to change it up a bit.

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