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How to Make Baked Ziti in the Slow Cooker

5 from 23 votes
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ziti pasta (uncooked)
  • 24 ounce store bought marinara (1 jar)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 16 ounces ricotta
  • 2 cups mozzerella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 10 basil leaves (chopped)
  • 20 slices pepperoni (save 6 for top of ziti and rest for inside ziti)

Method
 

  1. First, place all the ingredients in the slow cooker (except mozzerella and 6 slices of pepperoni).
  2. Next, mix all together and then add mozzerellla cheese on top and slices of pepperoni to decoprate the top.
  3. Now, cover and cook on low for 5 hours and 30 minutes.
  4. Finally, top with ore basil and enjoy!
  5. Note: Make double portion and freeze half for up to 6 months for a quick dinner!