Slow Cooker Ziti And Meatballs
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Get ready to indulge in this Slow Cooker Ziti and Meatballs recipe that'll have your taste buds dancing! With tender meatballs and perfectly cooked pasta, this dish is a no-fuss, flavor-packed meal that'll leave you wanting more.
83% would make again
Under 30 minutes
Under 30 minutes
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 15 oz ricotta cheese (450 g)
- 2 large egg whites
- nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
- 1 jar Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce, divided
- 16 oz ziti pasta (450 g), dried
- 24 frozen meatballs, (½ ounce (15 G) or 1 ounce (30 G) sized)
- 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (250 g)
- fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Nutrition Info
- Calories 1020
- Fat 65g
- Carbs 49g
- Fiber 4g
- Sugar 4g
- Protein 58g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta and egg whites.
- Grease the inside of a slow cooker with nonstick spray. Pour 2 cups (460 G) of Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce into the bottom of the slow cooker, then layer half of the pasta, half of the meatballs, half of the ricotta mixture, and 1 cup (100 G) of mozzarella on top. Repeat to make another layer, then dollop the remaining ½ cup (115 G) tomato sauce on top and sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup (50 G) mozzarella.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours (or low for 6 hours), or until the meatballs are warmed through and the pasta is tender.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
- Enjoy!