EASY CROCKPOT BAKED ZITI RECIPES

Steps:

• Using the saute button, when hot add the oil and garlic; stir 1 minute, or until golden.
• Add water and salt to the pot to deglaze, making sure the garlic is not stuck to the bottom of the pot.
• Add spinach and pasta and stir.
• Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the uncooked pasta, making sure it's covering all the pasta. Do not stir.
• Cover and cook high pressure 7 minutes.
• Quick release, then open the lid, stir the pasta, dollop in the ricotta, top with Pecorino and the mozzarella.
• Cover the lid 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese melts.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone liner or Silpat.
• In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk well. Add the yogurt and mix with a spoon until incorporated. Then use your dry hands and knead about 15 times. If it's too sticky you can add a little more flour. Roll into a ball.
• Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces then roll each piece into worm like strips, about 9 inches long.
• Tie each breadstick into a “knot-like” ball; place on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the top with olive oil.
• Bake on the top third of the oven until golden about 18 minutes. Let them cool 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in medium nonstick skillet melt the butter, add the garlic and cook until golden, 2 minutes.
• Toss the knots in the skillet with the melted butter and garlic or use a brush to cover the knots with the garlic.
• If the knots are too dry, give them another mist of olive oil. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
• Air Fryer Method: