Slow Cooker Baked Ziti ~

Creamy, cheesy, and delicious! This one-pot comfort food classic is easy to make with simple ingredients.

Serve with a simple green salad and Vegan Ranch Dressing and dinner is done!

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Crock Pot Baked Ziti

I like this pasta recipe because it’s perfect for busy weekdays and kids love it. I can toss everything in the crock pot at 3:00 in the afternoon then run the kid to sports practice and have a hearty and satisfying meal waiting for us by 6:00.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Baked Ziti

You will need:

16 ounces vegan ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped and divided
24 ounces tomato-based pasta sauce
1/2 cup water
1 pound ziti, uncooked
2 cups vegan mozzarella cheese, shredded

Ingredient Notes

Vegan Ricotta Cheese. I used 2 (8-ounce) containers of Kite Hill brand for this recipe.
Fresh Basil. Fresh is best but 1 teaspoon dried basil also works just fine mixed with the ricotta in Step #1.
Tomato-Based Pasta Sauce. The sauce you choose will greatly impact the flavor of this dish. I recommend choosing a sauce that you already know and love on spaghetti.
Ziti. A comparable size pasta such as penne can be used in place of the ziti without significant impact on the overall cooking time.
Vegan Mozzarella Cheese. For this recipe, I used Violife brand cheese.

How to Make Slow Cooker Baked Ziti

STEP ONE: In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese and 1 tablespoon of fresh basil. Set aside.

STEP TWO: Into a 6-quart slow cooker, pour the pasta sauce and water. Add the uncooked ziti and stir to coat.

STEP THREE: Spoon the ricotta mixture over the pasta and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

STEP FOUR: Cover and cook on High for 2 1/2 hours, or until the pasta is tender. Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon basil and serve hot.

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