Crock Pot Baked Ziti: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon Delight
A comforting and delicious baked ziti recipe made in a crock pot, perfect for busy families.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces ziti pasta
- 8 ounces turkey bacon, diced
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the ziti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy. Remove excess fat.
- In a bowl, combine marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir well.
- In the crock pot, layer half of the ziti, half the marinara mixture, half the turkey bacon, and half the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh, but you can refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.
- Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Baked Ziti, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Turkey Bacon