5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Baked Ziti

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450 g) ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 package (16 ounces) ziti pasta
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef or sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the cooked meat, pasta sauce, and diced tomatoes to the slow cooker and stir well.
3. Add the uncooked ziti pasta and mix everything together.
4. Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours or on high for 2–3 hours, stirring once or twice if possible.
5. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top during the last 20 minutes of cooking.
6. Once the cheese has melted, serve hot and enjoy.

Optional additions

• Parmesan cheese
• Garlic powder
• Italian seasoning
• Fresh basil
• Red pepper flakes

This hearty slow cooker baked ziti is easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner.