Description
Baked Ziti with Meat Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your table. This classic Italian-American dish layers tender ziti pasta with a rich, savory meat sauce made from extra lean ground beef and a delightful blend of cheeses. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy nights at home, this baked ziti recipe promises hearty flavors and satisfying textures that everyone will love. With its cheesy goodness and the ability to customize ingredients based on your preferences, it’s sure to become a staple in your household.
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 15-ounce container ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Garlic powder
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Cook ziti pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes; add marinara sauce and simmer.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with egg, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, and 1 cup mozzarella.
- Combine cooked ziti with cheese mixture and meat sauce until well mixed.
- Transfer to an oven-safe baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella, and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg