Comments on: Crockpot "Baked" Ziti

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:37:50 +0000

In reply to Andrea. Hi Andrea! The noodles are uncooked.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:11:22 +0000

Hi I'd love to make this, just a question are the noodles uncooked when we add them in to the sauce? Because I've been searching for a recipe where you don't cook the noodles ahead of time. Thank you !

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 12:14:57 +0000

In reply to Sherri. Hey there! I am sorry this didn't turn out as you had hoped. It sounds like you actually overcooked the pasta--that would be why it was so soft, mushy, and starchy.

By: Sherri

Sherri — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:51:42 +0000

The pasta took forever to cook and came out mushy. If I ever make it again I'll cook the pasta first then add it too the sauce. It was to soft and to starchy this way.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:13:13 +0000

In reply to Sherri. That sounds delicious, Sherri! I would suggest sauteeing your mushrooms and bell peppers first if you have the time. That will help them to not give off excess liquid and the flavor to be better.

By: Sherri

Sherri — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 11:36:01 +0000

I'm making this but going to add bell peppers and mushrooms for more depth and frozen Italian meat balls.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 16:02:42 +0000

In reply to Amy. Yes! Enjoy!

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 13:49:54 +0000

In reply to Nicole. This looks great and easy! If I want it extra saucy, can I use a larger jar of sauce (like 35 oz) instead of a 24 oz jar, but keep the rest of the recipe the same? Thanks!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 16:22:24 +0000

In reply to Erin. I haven't had this issue--but I wouldn't suggest cooking longer than the recipe suggests.

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 15:10:57 +0000

Do the noodles get soggy if you leave them in the crock pot too long?

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 11:22:33 +0000

In reply to Roberto De Leon-Gonzalez. Hi Roberto. I do love Gouda cheese and it will more than likely be delicious in this ziti. However, it is a strongly flavored cheese. Maybe try a Parmesan that is lactose-free? I love Grana Padano that is lactose free--I would just use half the amount. I hope you enjoy!

By: Roberto De Leon-Gonzalez

Roberto De Leon-Gonzalez — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 00:24:22 +0000

I have yet to make this recipe, but it looks promising. However, as someone who is lactose intolerant, could I substitute Mozzarella cheese with Gouda? The other cheeses I can get reasonably free from lactose, but Mozzarella is a holdout.

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 10:51:00 +0000

In reply to Nicole. Hi Nicole, yes you can make this without the cottage cheese without any issues. Enjoy and stay cool!

By: Nicole

Nicole — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 02:48:43 +0000

I want to try this , it’s summer and hot in az. I don’t want to turn on oven😩 is this recipe ok to follow minus the rocatta cheese , I don’t have any ...

By: Toni

Toni — Wed, 27 May 2020 21:19:39 +0000

I really loved how tasty and delicious this is!! So yummy!

By: Lily

Lily — Wed, 27 May 2020 20:34:11 +0000

I would have never added cottage cheese but I decided to give it a go and it was amazing. This ziti was so easy to make and delicious; the cottage cheese increased the protein which made me very happy. Thank you this was a lovely family dinner.

By: Beth Pierce

Beth Pierce — Wed, 27 May 2020 19:51:32 +0000

I love this recipe. It makes dinner so much easier and faster! My family loves it!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Tue, 05 May 2020 20:39:37 +0000

In reply to Alyson C Schlobohm. I LOVE LOVE hearing how much you enjoyed this recipe Alyson. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

By: Alyson C Schlobohm

Alyson C Schlobohm — Tue, 05 May 2020 16:10:29 +0000

This is, hands down, one of the best dishes I have ever made. It was PRECISELY what I was looking for and my husband and father have been as WOWED by it as I am.

I so infrequently follow recipes step-by-step but something told me to with this one; my intuition almost never fails 😉 I did add meat, venison (because I was out of ground beef) and sausage. My only other alteration was adding an extra can of diced tomatoes b/c I REALLY like sauce and tomato chunks but it almost made it too saucy - this is one of the few recipes where I would strongly recommend you just do as she says!

Thank you so much for providing this little slice of heaven - just finished off yet another bowl of it!

By: Kristen Chidsey

Kristen Chidsey — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:22:35 +0000

In reply to DJ. Hi DJ! I am glad you found this easy (and inexpensive) to make! I think adding garlic and some extra cheese (since you are not using cottage cheese) is a great idea.

By: DJ

DJ — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 07:18:06 +0000

I made this. I left out the cottage cheese because I tried a different pasta dish with the stuff and my kids didn't like it. I also added some ground beef.

Its pretty good. Very easy and cheap to make. I'm going to toss in some garlic next time. My wife thought the recipe was missing something and it was probably garlic.