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Step 1
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
Step 2
In a slow cooker, combine the cooked meat, marinara sauce, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Step 3
Stir in the uncooked ziti pasta, making sure the pasta is well-coated with the sauce mixture.
Step 4
Add spoonfuls of ricotta cheese evenly across the pasta.
Step 5
Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours, or until the pasta is tender.
Step 6
In the last 20 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the top.
Step 7
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.