Crockpot Baked Ziti
Ingredients List
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1 pound ground beef
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1 pound bulk sausage
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 onions, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1 (16 ounce) jar chopped roasted red peppers
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 (16 ounce) packages ziti pasta
Instructions
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In a bowl, mix together ground beef, sausage, basil, oregano, pepper, and salt.
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Cook the beef mixture in a large skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbled, about 7 to 10 minutes.
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Heat olive oil in a separate skillet and sauté onions and garlic until golden and tender, around 10 to 12 minutes.
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In a large bowl, combine the beef mixture, onion-garlic mix, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and red peppers.
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In another bowl, mix together 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
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Layer 1/3 of the meat sauce in the slow cooker, then top with half of the ziti pasta. Add half of the cheese mixture by rounded spoonfuls, spreading it evenly with the back of the spoon. Repeat the layering process. Pour the remaining meat sauce on top and cover the slow cooker with the lid.
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Cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours, or on High for 3 to 5 hours, until the ziti is tender.
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Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top and let the ziti sit for 10 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
Nutritional Information (per portion)
| 405 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 46g | Carbs |
| 22g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
| Calories 405 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 32% |
| Cholesterol 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium 1067mg | 46% |
| Total Carbohydrate 46g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 22g | 43% |
| Vitamin C 23mg | 25% |
| Calcium 260mg | 20% |
| Iron 4mg | 22% |
| Potassium 646mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5