Slow-Cooker 'Baked' Ziti
Prep
0-15 mins
Total
3 HRS 20 MIN
Servings
8 Servings
Simplify pasta night with our delicious Slow-Cooker 'Baked' Ziti. Featuring mozzarella, ricotta, diced tomatoes and chicken sausage, this cheesy ...
Ingredients
1
pkg
(16 oz.) ziti pasta, uncooked
1
pkg
(8 oz.) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1
jar
(24 oz.) pasta sauce
1
tub
(16 oz.) Ricotta Cheese
1
can
(14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1
can
(14.5 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
4
fully cooked chicken Italian sausage links (3/4 lb.), chopped
Instructions
Step 1
Place pasta in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray. Reserve 1/2 cup mozzarella for later use. Add remaining mozzarella to slow cooker along with all remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover with lid.
Step 2
Cook on LOW 3 to 4 hours (or on HIGH 2 to 3 hours).
Step 3
Top with reserved mozzarella; cook (covered) on HIGH 10 min. or until melted.