Description
Baked ziti with ground beef is the ultimate comfort food that warms hearts and fills bellies. This easy-to-make Italian dish features layers of hearty ziti pasta, perfectly seasoned ground beef, rich marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, and ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends, baked ziti not only satisfies appetites but also fills your home with mouthwatering aromas as it bakes to bubbly perfection. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe promises to become a staple in your kitchen. And the best part? It yields delicious leftovers that taste even better the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Garlic powder and dried oregano for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta in salted water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, garlic powder, and oregano; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cooked pasta, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, and half of the meat sauce.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and layer with remaining meat sauce and mozzarella.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg