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Baked Ziti Recipe

A classic Italian-American comfort dish, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ziti pasta
  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 24 oz Marinara sauce
  • 2 cups Ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions: 

  • 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • 2. Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • 3. In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  • 4. Add the marinara sauce to the beef and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 5. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 6. In a baking dish, layer half of the cooked ziti, followed by half of the meat sauce, and then the ricotta mixture. Repeat the layers.
  • 7. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  • 8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  • 9. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes:

Feel free to add some fresh basil or parsley on top for garnish.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword baked ziti, Comfort Food, Pasta
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