Layers of ziti, tomato sauce, ricotta, and cheeses cooked slowly for a rich, comforting dish.
# Components:
→ Pasta
01 - 1 lb uncooked ziti or penne pasta
→ Sauce
02 - 28 oz marinara or pasta sauce
→ Cheeses
03 - 15 oz ricotta cheese
04 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
05 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Water
06 - 2 cups water
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Lightly grease the interior of a large slow cooker with nonstick spray or a small amount of olive oil.
02 - Place half of the uncooked ziti evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker, then spoon half of the marinara sauce over the pasta.
03 - Dollop and gently spread half of the ricotta cheese over the sauce, then sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top.
04 - Repeat the layering process with the remaining pasta, marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
05 - Pour 2 cups of water evenly over the assembled ingredients in the slow cooker.
06 - Cover and cook on the low setting for 3 hours, or until the pasta is tender and the cheeses are melted and bubbling.
07 - Turn off the slow cooker and allow the baked ziti to rest uncovered for 10 minutes before serving.
