Baked Ziti and Meatballs Casserole
A hearty and comforting casserole dish combining baked ziti and meatballs.
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Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Large pot
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the pot and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, dried oregano, and dried basil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the cooked ziti, half of the meat sauce, and the ricotta cheese mixture. Repeat the layers.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes:
This casserole can be made ahead and refrigerated. Just bake it when you're ready to eat.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg
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