Crockpot Baked Ziti with Ground Beef

about the recipe

There's something incredibly comforting about diving into a dish of gooey, cheesy baked ziti. But the process of boiling, sautéing, baking... it can be a bit much for a busy weeknight. That's where Crock Pot Baked Ziti comes to the rescue! With a little prep and your trusty slow cooker, you can enjoy a bubbling, meaty pot of pasta even on the busiest of nights.

INGREDIENTS

– 1 tablespoon olive oil – ½ large yellow onion diced (or 1 small) – 1 tablespoon minced garlic – 1 pound ground beef – 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning – 1 teaspoon sea salt – ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper – 2 ½ cups beef broth – 2 cups marinara – ½ cup half and half – 16 ounces uncooked ziti – 8 ounces shredded mozzarella (2 cups) – 2 ounces grated parmesan

– Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat, or using the saute function of your slow cooker.

– Add the onion, can cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. – Add the ground beef, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

– Cook, stirring often, until the meat is browned. – Transfer the meat to your slow cooker or hit cancel if you were using the saute function.

– Add the broth, marinara, and half and half. – Cover and cook over low heat for 6 hours, or high for 3.

– Stir and add the pasta to the the slow cooker.

– Cook over high heat for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

– Stir in 1 cup of the mozzarella, and then top with the remaining mozzarella and parmesan.

– Cover until the cheese melts.

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