Sure! Here’s a keto-friendly version of Slow Cooker Baked Ziti, with a focus on low-carb ingredients:
Keto Slow Cooker Baked Ziti 🍝
Ingredients:
- 1 pound cooked ground beef
- 1 pound ziti-shaped low-carb pasta (or substitute with zucchini noodles for a lower carb count)
- 2 jars (16 ounces each) low-carb pasta sauce (look for no added sugars)
- 2 large eggs
- 15 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup fresh basil, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried basil)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Mixtures:
- In one bowl, mix the eggs, ricotta cheese, and basil.
- In another bowl, combine the crushed tomatoes and low-carb pasta sauce.
- Layer in the Crockpot:
- Grease the crockpot with non-stick spray or a light coating of olive oil.
- Add 2⅓ cups of the sauce mixture to the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add about a third of the ziti (or zucchini noodles if using).
- Spoon half of the ricotta mixture over the ziti and spread it out evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the Parmesan cheese over the ricotta.
- Add half of the cooked ground beef on top.
- Layer with more sauce, followed by more ziti (or zucchini noodles), then the remaining ricotta mixture.
- Finish layering with the remaining Parmesan cheese and sauce.
- Cook:
- Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours, or until the ziti (or zucchini) is tender.
- Top with Mozzarella:
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Allow it to melt for about 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (per serving, assuming 6 servings total):
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 30g
- Total Carbohydrates: 15g
- Net Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
Enjoy your low-carb, keto-friendly baked ziti! 🍽️😋