Slow-Cooker Baked Ziti

Ingredients

• 1 container (15 ounces) whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 jar (24 ounces) meatless pasta sauce
• 2 cups uncooked ziti
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
• Grated Parmesan cheese, optiona