Slow Cooker Baked Ziti - abc27 WHTM

Think you're too busy to make homemade Baked Ziti? Not if you make this easy and delicious slow cooker version from the Crockin' Girls.

Serves: 6

Cooking Time: 4 hr 10 min

 

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds Italian sausage

1 onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese

2 egg whites

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1 cup Parmesan cheese, divided

1/2 teaspoon oregano

2 (26-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

1 (16-ounce) box ziti pasta (uncooked, rinsed and drained)

1/4 teaspoon chopped parsley

 

Instructions

1. Coat a 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.

2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage, onion, and garlic 6 to 8 minutes, or until browned; drain and set aside.

3. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg whites, 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and oregano; mix well.

4. In the slow cooker, layer 2 cups sauce, half the sausage mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, half the ziti, and half the ricotta mixture; repeat layers. Top with remaining sauce and remaining mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese and parsley on top.

5. Cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours, or until pasta is tender.

 

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