Description
Baked Ziti with Meat Sauce is the ultimate comfort dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to every meal. This classic baked pasta casserole features layers of perfectly cooked ziti, savory ground beef, and a blend of creamy cheeses, all enveloped in rich marinara sauce. Ideal for family dinners or potlucks, this easy recipe requires minimal prep time and delivers maximum flavor. With its deliciously cheesy topping and hearty filling, Baked Ziti is sure to impress your guests and become a staple at your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups prepared marinara sauce
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- Garlic powder
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the ziti until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the ground beef for 5-7 minutes. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, and 1 cup mozzarella.
- Mix the cheese mixture with the drained ziti and meat sauce until well combined.
- 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: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg