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Slow Cooker Baked Ziti

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Slow Cooker Baked Ziti ~ Creamy, cheesy, and delicious! This one-pot comfort food classic is easy to make with simple ingredients.  via @thiswifecooks

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!

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

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 miixed 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.
Slow Cooker Baked Ziti ~ Creamy, cheesy, and delicious! This one-pot comfort food classic is easy to make with simple ingredients.

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.

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

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

Slow Cooker Baked Ziti

A one-pot comfort food classic that's creamy, cheesy, and simple to make with only six ingredients. Serve with a simple green salad and dinner is done!
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: make-ahead, pasta, slow cooker
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 559kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese and 1 tablespoon of fresh basil. Set aside.
  • Into a 6-quart slow cooker, pour the pasta sauce and water. Add the uncooked ziti and stir to coat.
  • Spoon the ricotta mixture over the pasta and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 863IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 3mg
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