Weekend Wind-Down with Slow Cooked Spinach Ziti
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Today there is a twist to the Friday Foodie Feature which I think you will like. It’s a party – that’s right a P * A * R * T * Y and you are cordially invited to attend the first Weekend Wind-Down Party!
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Now let the party begin with today’s Friday Foodie Feature
Slow Cooked Spinach Ziti
I had been thinking about making this dish for quite sometime and hubby kept asking if I wanted him to make it (baked) in the oven. I said, “nope, I want to slow cook it.” He didn’t think the uncooked noodles wouldn’t get done in the Crock Pot but they did and he loved it.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 lbs of ground turkey/chicken/beef
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2 jars of Spaghetti Sauce
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medium onion – diced
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2 cloves of garlic – diced
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1 package of frozen spinach
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1 box of Rotini Noodles
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1 package of Mozzarella and Shredded Parmesan Cheese
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Ricotta Cheese
Brown the ground turkey and dice the onions and garlic. Remember to turn on stove’s blower while cutting onions for no tears.
Add the two jars of spaghetti sauce, diced onions and garlic then stir to mix ingredients thoroughly.
Spray the Crock Pot with cooking spray for easier clean up.
Cover the bottom of the Crock Pot with the meat sauce, then begin layering the pasta, spinach, and Ricotta cheese, repeating until you’ve reached the top of the Crock Pot but you can use less if you want.
Add a few dollops of Ricotta Cheese
Sprinkle with Mozzarella Cheese
Sprinkle the final layer with Parmesan Cheese, cover and cook on high 4-5 hours or low 8-10 hours, or until pasta noodles are soft.
Stir to thoroughly mix all ingredients and to ensure noodles are soft. Sprinkle with more Parmesan Cheese, cover and let sit for an additional 5 mins before serving.
We definitely had more than enough for two meals, I even froze half to be used next month.
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Great link-up! Looking forward to connecting with others this weekend!
Yes, as am I – thank you and enjoy the day.
That was a cute way to add the pictures. 🙂
DInner looks great!
Thank you! Have a wonderful weekend!
Thanks, but need to remove because they were all over the place – hope you are having a good Saturday.
This looks like fun. What a great way to kick off the weekend and the food looks yummy as always.
Thanks, it’s a great way to kick off the year. Enjoy your weekend.
Yes, it’s a great way to start off the year with reading all these great posts and meeting new bloggers. Have a wonderful weekend.
Thanks for hosting the party. The Zit recipe looks good!
It was…but none for you ms lady! Stay healthy because you are my motivator.
Thank you, what do you have cooking for the weekend?
Buffalo Cauliflower coming up…
Woooo – need to send me some!
Oh wow that looks so delicious! And I bet it smells amazing as it is cooking! Will have to try this!
Yes it was and I have the leftovers in the freezer for next month. Have a wonderful weekend.
Looks so yummy. I bet I could sub in ‘zoodles’ for the noodles. Zoodles are noodles made from veggies:) Thanks for having the linkie party too, I added mine and about to follow the other blogs. xo
That sounds much healthier – might try that. Glad you could join the party and I hope your weekend is going well.
Wow, I’ve never tried cooking pasta noodles in the slow cooker. I’m going to have to try that! I always use Reynolds Slow Cooker liners for the easiest clean up, though- have you tried those? Thanks for sharing the recipe and hosting the link-up. 🙂
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Yes, I usually use the bags but didn’t have any on hand. Hubby was concerned about the noodles as well but it was good!
Oh my goodness! This sounds yummy and easy. Love the spinach in it and that you can plug it in and forget it. 🙂
Yes, I was a little concerned about the noodles as well but it was perfect! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having a great weekend.
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Thank you for linking back to us at the #WWDParty this weekend. I hope you had a wonderfully blessed weekend.
How yummy, I’m a sucker for baked ziti, but will definitely be trying out this recipe. Thanx for sharing, gorgeous! XOXO
Thank you my dear – let me know when you do.
Thanks for sharing this recipe. It looks yummy.
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Sofia
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Thank you, let me know if you get a chance to try it. Happy Monday!
OMG… my mouth watered reading the recipe. I sooo have to try this out 🙂
Fabulous party and great recipe! Thanks Lovely! 🙂
Thank you!