Description
This delicious slow cooker ziti dish combines savory ground beef, ziti pasta, and rich tomato sauce for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 (14 ounce) cans of diced tomatoes
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 3 cups chicken stock or chicken broth
- 1 pound dry ziti pasta
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the onion and sauté an additional 3 minutes until the onion starts to soften, then add the minced fresh garlic. Cook through another minute then drain if necessary.
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet and add the salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and parsley. Sauté for 1 minute to bloom the seasonings and remove from heat.
- Pour the cooked seasoned beef mixture into the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, then add the diced tomatoes, sauce, and chicken stock. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on high for 1 ½ hours, on low for 2 ½ hours.
- Add the dry ziti and stir well to combine. Cover and continue to cook on high for about 30 minutes, stirring every 5-7 minutes, until the pasta is cooked al dente.
- Once the pasta is cooked, turn off the slow cooker and top with the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Cover for about 5 minutes until the cheese is melted. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Garnish with fresh parsley for color and flavor.
- This recipe can be adjusted for dietary preferences by using leaner meat or alternative pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2.5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg