@k8lynanderson: CROCKPOT BAKED ZITI🍝 Make this for date night this fall and you’ll be wifed by Thanksgiving😩 The ultimate comfort meal to set and forget until it’s time to eat! 🔗My crockpot is l i n k e d on LTK & Amazon INGREDIENTS: -12 oz Banza penne pasta -1 lb lean ground beef -24 oz SAUZ Basic Basil Marinara -1 cup ricotta cheese -2 cups shredded mozzarella, divided -1/2 cup grated parmesan, divided -1 tsp Italian seasoning -1/2 tsp garlic powder -1/2 tsp salt -1/4 tsp pepper -1 cup water -Fresh basil to top DIRECTIONS: 1. Brown meat over medium in a skillet until fully cooked. Drain grease. 2. In a bowl, mix the ricotta, 1/4 cup parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 3. Add a thin layer of marinara sauce to the bottom of the crockpot. 4. Layer 1/3 of the dry protein pasta, 1/3 of the cooked meat, 1/3 of the ricotta mixture, 1/3 of the marinara, and 1/3 cup of mozzarella. (The other 1 cup will be used to top at the end) 5. Repeat the layers 3x so that everything is used. 6. Pour 1 cup water around the edges of the crockpot. 7. Cook on high for 1- 1 1/2 hrs, but start checking at 45-60 mins. 8. If the pasta still looks firm and dry, add 1/4 cup water and continue cooking. 9. Once pasta is tender, add remaining 1 cup of mozzarella and 1/4 cup of parmesan. 10. Cover and cook another 10-15 mins, just until cheese is melted. 11. Top with fresh basil and enjoy! #crockpotmeals #ziti #bakedziti #falldinner #fallrecipes

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Wednesday 02 September 2026 13:10:45 GMT