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Perfect for chilly weather these Fall Crockpot Recipes are the ultimate in warm and cozy meals.

Nothing says fall like breaking out your crockpot and making delicious dinners that are ready at the end of the day (or the beginning with my overnight pumpkin oatmeal).

These five recipes have everything you need to make easy weeknight meals, tasty party ready meals and even a breakfast with the flavors you love for fall.

So as the temperatures dip get your crockpot ready to try one or all of these fall favorites.

Garlic Butter Chicken with Veggies

Make this one pot meal that only has 5 ingredients. Perfect for a busy weeknight meal! Easy fall crockpot recipes like this make dinnertime easy. This garlic butter chicken is ready when you walk in the door with chicken, veggies and potatoes all covered in a tasty butter sauce.

Crockpot Baked Ziti

Need to feed a crowd or have a potluck to attend? Everyone loves this cheesy and delicious baked ziti.

Balsamic Pork Roast

This Balsamic Pork Roast recipe is made for a slow cooker! You can use a pork tenderloin or a pork shoulder and pantry staples to make this simple pork roast that melts in your mouth.

Tuscan Garlic Chicken

This creamy and decadent chicken is a show stopper and perfect for fall. The sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms and spinach pair perfect with the cream sauce which only takes minutes to make.

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal

Have pumpkin pie for breakfast! This overnight steel cut oatmeal is the best way to wake up on a cold fall morning. Filled with pumpkin and yummy fall spices pumpkin pie oatmeal will transform your day and power you up! Best part is it vegan and gluten free so perfect for any guests during the holidays.

Looking for more Delicious crockpot Recipes?

Creamy Italian Chicken

Honey Teriyaki Chicken

Mexican Crunchy Chicken Casserole

White Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Peanut Chicken

Hoisin Chicken

Food Allergies-

Gluten-Free- I make all my recipes gluten-free since my husband has celiac disease, which means he is allergic to gluten. I always make sure to use gluten free ingredients like this gluten free pasta from Barilla, Kikkoman gluten free soy sauce and these gluten free steel cut oats from Bob’s Red Mill when making these meals to ensure that it is gluten free. If you are not gluten-free feel free to use any products you like.

Need a Slow Cooker? My favorite is this Crock Pot 6 quart Programmable Slow Cooker. I love being able to set the timer in case I’m not home when the food is finished cooking and it just switches to warm. Plus you can lock the lid and just carry it to a party. You will never lose another Tupperware or serving dish again at a potluck party!

Breaking News! You can make pasta in your slow cooker. This Crock Pot Baked Ziti was made completely in the slow cooker. Cheesy, gooey pasta is a must try in your slow cooker! I know, I know. It’s hard to believe!

You don’t even have to cook the pasta before. I thought that the pasta would turn to mush but they ended up just like regular baked ziti. The best part is that I didn’t have to heat up my kitchen since it was 102 degrees the day I made it! There are actually tons of Italian recipes you can make in your slow cooker, two other easy ones are Creamy Italian Chicken and Bruschetta Chicken, if you aren’t feeling pasta.

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Secret Step for Crock Pot Baked Ziti

The secret is that you don’t add any water to the pasta and the tomato sauce slowly cooks the pasta for you. This recipe is so simple that all you have to do is mix a few ingredients together and then layer them all just like the traditional baked ziti.

Cheese, Cheese, and more Cheese!

The triple cheese blend makes this baked ziti a melty cheesy masterpiece. All of these cheeses add a unique flavor and gives you that real Italian restaurant Baked Ziti experience.

– Ricotta

– Parmesan

– Mozzarella

Types of Pasta

I actually used this gluten free penne pasta instead of ziti! I couldn’t find gluten free ziti at the grocery store. As you can see it doesn’t make a difference at all. You can use any tube pasta you should be good to go.

Ingredients to Make Crock Pot Baked Ziti

Jarred pasta sauce or homemade pasta sauce

Uncooked ziti/penne pasta

Ricotta cheese

Eggs

Freshly grated parmesan cheese

Mozzarella cheese

Basil

Salt and Pepper

Step by Step Directions for Crock Pot Baked Ziti

STEP 1. Spray Slow Cooker with Non Stick Spray

STEP 2. Mix Ricotta Cheese with egg and spices.

STEP 3. Layer sauce on bottom of the Slow Cooker

STEP 4. Layer Noodles

STEP 5. Scoop Five Dollops of Ricotta

STEP 6. Add Layer of Mozzarella

STEP 7. Repeat these layers two times times.

STEP 8. Add one more layer of pasta, sauce, mozzarella and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. (No Noodles on this layer)

STEP 9. Cook on high for 2 1/2 hours

Perfect for Potluck

Crock Pot Baked Ziti makes A LOT of pasta! I love to make this as a main dish to bring to potlucks and everyone always raves about it. This will easily serve 6-8 people with large portions for a family dinner or you can freeze the leftovers and eat it later. We always freeze our leftovers and then eat it the following week!

Food Allergies

Gluten Free – I make everything gluten free in our house because my husband has celiac disease, which is when you are allergic to gluten. Our favorite pasta is the Gluten Free Barillla Pasta line. It doesn’t have the after taste of some pasta’s made with beans. I find that it is the best one at staying together while cooking. Some brands disintegrate especially when using in this kind of recipe where the pasta is soaking in sauce soaking.

If you are not gluten free swap the gluten free pasta for any ziti or penne.

Need A New Crock Pot?

My favorite is this Crock Pot 7 quart Programmable Slow Cooker. First and foremost, I love being able to set the timer in case I’m not home when the food is finished cooking and it just switches to warm. Plus you can lock the lid and just carry it to a party. Not only is it easy to carry but also you will never lose another Tupperware or serving dish again at a potluck party!

Crock Pot Baked Ziti

Author: Allison Treadwell

Make this easy classic comfort food in your Crock Pot! Cheesy, Gooey and Delicious in every bite.

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3.86 from 264 votes

Course : Dinner

Cuisine : Italian

Servings : 8 servings

Calories : 586

Total Time : 2 hrs 50 mins

Prep Time : 20 mins

Cook Time : 2 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

32 oz ricotta
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup grated parmesan plus more for topping
48 oz marina sauce 2 jars
12 oz gluten free penne
16 oz shredded mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

Spray entire slow cooker insert with non-stick spray.
In large bowl, mix ricotta with two eggs, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, basil, salt and pepper.
Cover bottom of slow cooker with sauce.
Layer pasta on top of sauce.
Take 5 scoops of the ricotta mixture drop onto sauce.
Top with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
Repeat steps 3-5 two more times.
End with layer of sauce, mozzarella and parmesan.
Cook on high for 2 1/2 hours.
Serve with grated parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition

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