Hearty ziti layered with marinara, ricotta, and melted cheeses, cooked slowly to creamy perfection.
# Components:
→ Pasta
01 - 1 lb uncooked ziti or penne pasta
→ Sauce
02 - 28 oz jar 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
# Directions:
01 - Lightly grease the inside of a 5–6 quart slow cooker with nonstick spray or olive oil.
02 - Place half of the uncooked pasta evenly in 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 shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan over the ricotta.
06 - Add the remaining pasta, sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in the same order.
07 - Pour 2 cups of water evenly over the layered ingredients.
08 - Cover and cook on LOW heat for 3 hours until pasta is tender and cheese is melted.
09 - Turn off the slow cooker and allow the dish to rest uncovered for 10 minutes.
