Slow-Cooker 'Baked' Ziti

Prep

0-15 mins

Total

3 HRS 20 MIN

Servings

8 Servings


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.