Super Easy Crockpot Recipe-Ground Beef Baked Ziti #crockpotcooking #bakedziti #familydinner
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Slow cooker (crockpot) cooking for weeknight family dinners is a established trend in the US market. The layering technique with multiple cheeses and extended heat application offers practical insights for batch cooking and meal prep.
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🍝 Easy Crockpot Ground Beef Baked Ziti Recipe! 🍝 Looking for a cozy, one-pot dinner that’s a hit with the whole family? Try this crockpot baked ziti—so easy to make and full of cheesy goodness. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a comfort meal! 🛍️ Shop this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/4TsOv Ingredients: • 32 oz ricotta cheese • 2 large eggs • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp dried basil • 1/4 tsp pepper • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese + more for topping • 48 oz marinara sauce (2 jars, 24 oz each) • 12 oz gluten-free penne pasta • 16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese • 1 lb ground beef Instructions: 1. Brown ground beef on the stove until cooked through. 2. In a bowl, mix ricotta, eggs, 1 cup mozzarella, 1/4 cup parmesan, basil, salt, and pepper. 3. Spray your crockpot with non-stick spray and layer the bottom with marinara sauce. 4. Add half of the ground beef, followed by a layer of pasta. 5. Drop 5 scoops of the ricotta mixture and top with mozzarella cheese. 6. Repeat the layering 2 more times. 7. Finish with a layer of sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan. 8. Cook on HIGH for 2-2.5 hours. That’s it! A delicious meal made right in your slow cooker & it’s so good heated back up as leftovers! 🍽️ 💙Save this recipe & tag me if you try it and let me know how it turns out! 👇 ❤️ If you love quick weeknight dinners like this one, my digital cookbook is packed with 20 more of my absolute favorites. Click link for more details: https://shopamydarley.com/cookbook #CrockpotZiti #SlowCookerRecipes #BakedZiti #GlutenFreePasta #GroundBeefRecipes







