Slow Cooker Baked Ziti (Using Dry Pasta)
Servings: 6-8 servings
Ingredients
1 (16 oz) box dry ziti or penne pasta
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot), casings removed (or ground beef/turkey)
1 (24–28 oz) jar marinara sauce (your favorite brand)
1 (14.5 oz) can crushed or petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup cottage cheese (or use all ricotta if you prefer)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg
2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt, plus more to taste
1/2 tsp black pepper
1–2 tbsp olive oil (for browning meat, if needed)
Nonstick cooking spray (for slow cooker)
Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or parsley for serving
Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (if you like a little heat)
Directions
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