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Slow Cooker Zucchini Ziti

Slow Cooker Zucchini Ziti: Healthy Comfort Food Made Easy

This Slow Cooker Zucchini Ziti is a wholesome and delicious dish, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 272
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces Whole Grain Ziti Shells Substitute with penne if preferred.
  • 1 cup Jarred Marinara Sauce Look for no-sugar-added options.
For the Cheesy Mixture
  • 16 ounces Fat-Free Cottage Cheese Can be swapped for ricotta or silken tofu.
  • 8 ounces Mozzarella Cheese Shredded; use part-skim for a lighter option.
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated; can be omitted.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Zucchini Thinly sliced; can substitute with other vegetables.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the fat-free cottage cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese with freshly cracked black pepper and kosher salt. Stir together until mixed.
  2. Spread 1 cup of jarred marinara sauce evenly across the bottom of your slow cooker.
  3. Mix the uncooked whole grain ziti with the remaining marinara sauce in a large bowl.
  4. Layer in the slow cooker, starting with marinara-coated ziti, followed by sliced zucchini and the cheese mixture, repeating until all ingredients are used.
  5. Cover and cook on low for about 2 hours, until pasta is tender.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra heartiness, incorporate cooked meat like ground turkey or Italian sausage into the layers.

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