Crockpot Ziti Dinner (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 pound ground beef.
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1 onion, cut into tiny pieces.
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1 teaspoon crushed garlic.
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
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1 teaspoon dried basil.
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1 teaspoon dried parsley.
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28 ounce can chopped tomatoes.
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650ml jar spaghetti sauce (2 1/2 cups).
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2 1/2 cups low sodium chicken stock.
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375 gram box penne or ziti noodles.
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2 cups grated mozzarella cheese.
# Preparation Steps:
01 -
Brown the beef with onion until no pink remains. Toss in garlic and spices, let them sizzle for a minute.
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Put the meat mix, tomatoes, sauce and stock in your slow cooker (needs to be 4qt or bigger). Give it a good stir.
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Let it simmer on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
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Switch to high heat, dump in pasta and mix well. Let it cook another 15-30 minutes.
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Sprinkle cheese on top, cover until it's all melty, about 3-5 minutes.
# Additional Tips:
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You can skip the browning step if you're short on time.
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Any ground meat works fine in this dish.
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The noodles cook right in the sauce mixture.
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Take a peek at the pasta after 15 minutes.