Baked Ziti
Baked ziti is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy ricotta, rich meat sauce, and gooey cheese for a heartwarming dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef or sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into the meat until well mixed.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, meat sauce mixture, ricotta cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 505
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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