Make the Crock Pot Meat Sauce early in the day or the day before assembling the freezer meal baked ziti trays. Or you can buy jarred pasta sauce. Mix the ricotta cheese mixture. Boil the pasta according to directions.
Divide the cooked ziti noodles between the two freezer containers. Add some sauce and ricotta mixture to each tray. Mix in shredded mozzarella. Top with the remaining sauce and a layer of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella. Cover each tray and place in freezer.
Thaw the tray of ziti in the refrigerator overnight. If using aluminum trays or glass baking pans, preheat the oven to 375 F. degrees. Remove the lid and place the casserole dish on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is hot and cheese is melted.
You can stock the freezer full of ready-made meals like Baked Ziti so all you need to do is thaw and bake in the oven.