Crock Pot Baked Ziti: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and easy-to-make Crock Pot Baked Ziti featuring turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions and drain.
- In a skillet, cook the chopped turkey bacon until crispy.
- In a large bowl, mix the cooked ziti, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, cooked turkey bacon, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to the Crock Pot and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey bacon.
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Baked Ziti, turkey bacon, comfort food