Description
Baked Ziti with Ground Beef is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort and joy to any gathering. With layers of ziti pasta, rich marinara sauce, and a blend of creamy cheeses, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, it’s sure to become a staple in your home. Dive into this cheesy goodness and savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 24 oz marinara sauce (preferably no added sugar)
- 15 oz ricotta cheese (whole milk recommended)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cook ziti in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat for about 7-8 minutes; drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked ziti, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, half the mozzarella, and seasoned beef; mix well.
- Layer half of the mixture in the greased baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella, then add the rest of the pasta mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg