Description
A heartwarming baked ziti recipe perfect for celebrations, featuring rich meat sauce and creamy cheeses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef with chopped onion and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat, draining any excess fat afterward.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked ziti with ricotta cheese and half of the mozzarella in a mixing bowl.
- Add the meat sauce mixture and stir until well combined before transferring to the greased baking dish.
- Spread the remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Perfect for any gathering, baked ziti can be customized with different meats or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
