Tender ziti combined with marinara, ricotta, and melted cheeses, cooked slowly for a comforting meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Pasta
01 - 1 lb uncooked ziti or penne pasta
→ Sauce
02 - 28 fl 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
# Recipe Steps:
01 - Lightly grease the inside of a large slow cooker with nonstick spray or a small amount of olive oil.
02 - Place half of the uncooked ziti into the bottom of the slow cooker.
03 - Spoon half of the marinara sauce evenly over the pasta layer.
04 - Dollop and gently spread half of the ricotta cheese over the sauce.
05 - Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses evenly on top.
06 - Repeat the layering process with remaining pasta, sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
07 - Pour 2 cups of water evenly over the assembled ingredients.
08 - Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours or until pasta is tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Turn off the slow cooker and let the dish rest uncovered for 10 minutes before serving.
