Creamy Slow Cooker Ziti
We love ziti. We love creamy sauce. What could make that pasta combination better? Hello slow cooker! Not only will you be happy with this one-pot wonder, but let your latest pasta craze begin.
Directions
Yield: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Total Time: 2 Hours 40 Minutes
Ingredients
Pasta
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 lb ziti
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded aged gouda or sharp white cheddar
Sauce
- 6 cups milk
- 2 cups water
- 2 Tbsp Nate’s 100% Pure Honey
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup chopped green onion (optional)
Directions
Butter sides of a large slow cooker or use a liner to avoid sticking. Set slow cooker to a high setting. Layer pasta and cheeses in the slow cooker. Whisk together all of your sauce ingredients in a bowl until well-combined. Pour over pasta and cheese. Cover and allow to cook for one hour. Stir pasta and cook for an additional hour. Stir pasta once more and cook for 30 minutes. Serve hot with optional green onions.