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Baked Ziti Casserole Recipe

A hearty and comforting baked ziti casserole that's perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ziti pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 jar marinara sauce
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions: 

  • 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • 2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • 3. In a saucepan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  • 4. Add the marinara sauce to the ground beef and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 5. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • 6. In a baking dish, layer half of the cooked ziti, half of the meat sauce, and half of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers.
  • 7. Top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  • 8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • 9. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes:

This baked ziti casserole is perfect for meal prep and can be frozen for later use.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword baked ziti, Casserole
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