Slow-Cooker 'Baked' Ziti

• servings: 8 servings
• total time: 3 hr 20 min

Ingredients

1 pkg. (16 oz.) ziti pasta, uncooked

1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided

1 jar (24 oz.) pasta sauce

1 tub (16 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese

1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (14.5 oz.) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

4 fully cooked Italian sausage links (3/4 lb.), chopped

Directions

Place pasta in slow cooker sprayed with cooking spray. Reserve 1/2 cup mozzarella for later use. Add remaining mozzarella to slow cooker along with all remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover with lid.

Cook on LOW 3 to 4 hours (or on HIGH 2 to 3 hours).

Top with reserved mozzarella; cook (covered) on HIGH 10 min. or until melted.