Crockpot Baked Ziti

4h 30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add one pound of lean ground beef and one pound of hot Italian sausage to the Crockpot.
  2. 2Break up the meat and spread it in an even layer on the bottom of the Crockpot.
  3. 3Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  4. 4Pour in a 24-ounce jar of roasted garlic and herb marinara sauce.
  5. 5Cover and cook on high for about three hours.
  6. 6After the meat is cooked, use a meat chopper to break up all the meat.
  7. 7Add a one-pound box of penne pasta to the Crockpot.
  8. 8Pour in another jar of marinara sauce.
  9. 9Fill the marinara sauce jar about halfway with water and pour it into the Crockpot.
  10. 10Cover and cook on high until the pasta is cooked (about 30-40 minutes), adding another half a jar of water if needed.
  11. 11About 15 minutes before serving, stir in some ricotta cheese and an 8-ounce bag of Italian style shredded cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 pound hot Italian sausage
  • salt
  • pepper
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • Italian seasoning
  • 2 24 ounce jars roasted garlic and herb marinara sauce
  • water
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounce bag Italian style shredded cheese

Equipment

Crockpotknifewooden spoonmeat chopper

Tips

  • If you don't like hot Italian sausage, use mild. If you don't like Italian sausage, just use two pounds of ground beef.
  • Use whatever kind of pasta you like.