4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Baked Ziti-Style Penne Recipe

4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Baked Ziti-Style Penne Directions:

Lightly spray a 5-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
Spread 1 cup marinara sauce evenly over the bottom of the slow cooker.
Add one-third of the uncooked penne pasta in an even layer.
Sprinkle about ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella and 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan evenly over the pasta.
Repeat the layers two more times: sauce, penne, mozzarella, Parmesan, ending with a final layer of sauce on top to fully moisten the pasta.
Gently press down with the back of a spoon so all pasta is coated with sauce.
Cover and cook on LOW for 2 ½ hours, until pasta is tender but not mushy.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top.
Cover and cook on LOW for 15 minutes until cheese is fully melted.
Switch to WARM and rest uncovered for 10 minutes before serving.

WW Points Calculation

Points Information:
Total Points: 52.00
Servings: 8 servings, 1 cup each
Points per serving: 6.50

Nutrition Information
Calories: 280
Fat: 6 g
Protein: 14 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 610 mg

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The pasta cooks up tender and perfectly layered, with just enough melted cheese to give each bite a satisfying pull. Resting time helps the sauce cling beautifully, making every scoop neat and comforting. Simple ingredients come together for a warm, crowd-pleasing slow cooker meal.