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Delicious Slow Cooker Baked Ziti, a hearty Italian pasta dish with layers of cheese, tomato sauce, and tender noodles.

Easy Slow Cooker Baked Ziti

This easy slow cooker baked ziti recipe delivers the rich, creamy texture of traditional baked ziti without the hassle of pre-boiling the pasta. The key is layering uncooked ziti noodles, a delicious cheese mixture, and marinara sauce in the slow cooker for a hands-off, flavorful Italian dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ziti pasta
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Large bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Grease the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, beaten eggs, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Layer half of the uncooked ziti noodles over the sauce.
  5. Spread the ricotta cheese mixture over the pasta layer.
  6. Top with the remaining ziti noodles and the rest of the marinara sauce.
  7. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the pasta is tender.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese over the top and let it melt for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use a high-quality marinara sauce. You can also experiment with different cheese blends to find your perfect flavor profile. This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.