Crockpot Ziti
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Brown the ground beef on the stove.
- 2Spray the crock pot with cooking spray.
- 3Pour one 24-ounce jar of marinara sauce into the bottom of the crock pot.
- 4Add half of the browned ground beef on top of the sauce.
- 5Add half of the box of penne pasta.
- 6In a bowl, mix together 32 ounces of ricotta cheese, 2 large eggs, a handful of mozzarella cheese, a quarter cup of parmesan cheese, and a tablespoon of minced garlic.
- 7Add basil, salt, and pepper to the cheese mixture for more flavor.
- 8Mix the cheese mixture until fully combined.
- 9Scoop about half of the cheese mixture on top of the noodles.
- 10Repeat all the layers: marinara sauce, ground beef, pasta, and more of the ricotta mixture.
- 11Make sure the penne noodles are fully covered in the ricotta cheese mixture.
- 12Add a layer of mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top.
- 13Cook on high for 2 to 2.5 hours.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 1 box penne pasta
- 32 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 handful mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- basil
- salt
- pepper
Equipment
crock potfrying panbowlspoon