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Slow Cooker Baked Ziti

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey or Italian sausage
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 26 oz jar pasta sauce about 2 1/2 cups
  • 2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 12 oz box penne or ziti pasta about 3 cups dry
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, salt, basil and parsley and cook 1 minute more.
  • Transfer meat mixture to a 4-quart or larger slow cooker. Add diced tomatoes, pasta sauce and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
  • Increase heat to HIGH. Add dry pasta and stir to submerge in sauce. Cover and cook 15 minutes, then check pasta for desired tenderness. Cook longer if needed, up to 30 minutes total.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella over top, cover and let sit 3-5 minutes until melted. Serve warm.