Crock Pot Baked Ziti

Instructions

1. 1
   In a skillet, brown Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking up with a spoon until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
2. 2
   In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Stir to blend.
3. 3
   Lightly coat the crock pot with nonstick spray. Spread 1/3 of marinara sauce and crushed tomatoes on the bottom.
4. 4
   Layer half the uncooked pasta, half the ricotta mixture, half the browned sausage, and 3/4 cup mozzarella over the sauce.
5. 5
   Repeat layers: add another 1/3 of sauce, remaining pasta, the rest of ricotta, sausage, and 3/4 cup mozzarella.
6. 6
   Pour remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
7. 7
   Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours, or until pasta is tender and cheese is bubbly.
8. 8
   Let rest 10–15 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.