Crock Pot Baked Ziti with Turkey Bacon: Easy & Indulgent Comfort Food
Enjoy a delicious and easy recipe for Crock Pot Baked Ziti featuring turkey bacon for a tasty twist on traditional comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-Based
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked ziti, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, half of the Parmesan, and seasonings.
- Transfer the mixture to the Crock Pot and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Cook on low for 4 hours or until heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for turkey bacon if desired.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Baked Ziti, comfort food, turkey bacon