Classic Baked Ziti Recipe

This Classic Baked Ziti Recipe is a comforting and delicious Italian-American dish that's perfect for family dinners. It's made with ziti pasta, ground beef, marinara sauce, and lots of cheese.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Calories 580 kcal

Equipment

Large skillet
Large Mixing Bowl
Baking Dish

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

1 pound ziti pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
to taste Salt and pepper
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
Stir in the marinara sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti pasta with the meat sauce. Mix well.
Transfer half of the ziti mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top. Repeat with the remaining ziti mixture and cheese.
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 33gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword baked ziti, Comfort Food, Pasta

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