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Crockpot Baked Ziti

Lasagna laziness at its finest. The foil collar trick keeps everything from sticking to the sides - learned that one the hard way.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
Resting Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 1.5 lbs hot Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups ziti
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Line slow cooker with foil collar and spray with cooking oil.
  • Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Brown sausage 6-8 minutes, breaking into chunks.
  • Add onion, cook 5 minutes until edges brown.
  • Stir in garlic, oregano, salt, pepper; cook 1 minute.
  • Add ziti, cook 4 minutes until edges turn translucent.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and sauce, scraping bottom of pot.
  • Transfer to slow cooker, cook on LOW 3 hours until pasta is tender.
  • Remove foil strips, stir gently.
  • Top with ricotta and mozzarella.
  • Cover and rest 20 minutes until cheese melts.
  • Garnish with basil before serving.