Layered pasta with marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, and herbs cooked low and slow for tender results.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 1 lb dry ziti pasta (uncooked)
→ Sauces & Dairy
02 - 24 oz marinara sauce
03 - 2 cups ricotta cheese
04 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Seasoning
05 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Spray the interior of the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
02 - Add half of the uncooked ziti to the bottom of the slow cooker.
03 - Top the pasta with half of the marinara sauce, half of the ricotta cheese in spoonfuls, then half of the shredded mozzarella cheese; sprinkle half of the Italian herbs if desired.
04 - Layer the remaining ziti, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and Italian herbs in the same order.
05 - Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours 30 minutes or on LOW for 5 hours until the pasta is tender and cheese has melted.
06 - Turn off the heat and let the casserole sit, covered, for 10 minutes to set before serving.
