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Cheesy Baked Ziti

Cheesy Baked Ziti

This Cheesy Baked Ziti is a delightful and comforting dish perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 490

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Meat
  • 454 g ziti pasta
  • 450 g ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Cheese
  • 700 ml marinara sauce
  • 240 g ricotta cheese
  • 225 g shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 50 g grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • skillet
  • 9x13 baking dish

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook ziti pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, brown ground beef with onion and garlic. Drain fat.
  3. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, combine ricotta with 1 cup of mozzarella and half the Parmesan. Add salt and pepper.
  5. In a 9x13 baking dish, layer half the pasta, half the meat sauce, and half the ricotta mixture. Repeat.
  6. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
  8. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 27gFat: 24g

Notes

This recipe can be customized with different pasta shapes or additional vegetables. Perfect for meal prep and family gatherings.

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