Description
A delicious slow-cooked ziti bake with ground beef, cheese, and marinara sauce.
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 added flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg