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This Crock Pot Baked Ziti is so delish! Tender pasta in a creamy tomato-basil sauce topped with melty mozzarella and Parmesan \u2013 this one\u2019s kid AND adult friendly and couldn\u2019t be easier to make. No need to boil the pasta separately and hardly any chopping \u2013 just dump and go! <\/p>\n

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The Story Behind the Recipe<\/h2>\n

This December, I\u2019m taking a break from holiday recipes to share with you what is quite possibly the easiest, simplest pasta recipe I\u2019ve ever made! I figure this easy dinner idea is just as welcome as Christmas cookies<\/a>, because dang if this time of the year isn\u2019t super crazy! The easier the better for dinner, in my book. <\/p>\n

This Crock Pot Baked Ziti stemmed from a super simple pasta recipe that I found in Cook\u2019s Illustrated. They basically scaled back baked ziti to its simplest elements, adding heavy whipping cream for a rich and creamy sauce + fresh basil for loads of flavor. <\/p>\n

I\u2019d been wanting to create a super easy Crock Pot pasta recipe, so I thought I\u2019d use that recipe as inspiration and create a simple, cheesy, creamy tomato-based ziti that is super simple to make and cooks up right in the slow cooker while I\u2019m going out about my busy day.<\/p>\n

I was so happy with how this Crock Pot Baked Ziti turned out! It cooks up quickly for a slow cooker dinne<\/a>r, tastes so good, and is super low-effort! A trifecta of Crock Pot goodness. <\/p>\n

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Why You\u2019ll Love Slow Cooker Baked Ziti<\/h2>\n