Description
A delicious and hearty baked ziti recipe with layers of cheese, meat, and marinara sauce that is sure to please any crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked ziti, ricotta cheese, and meat mixture. Toss gently to coat.
- Spread half of the ziti mixture into a baking dish. Top with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Add the remaining ziti mixture, and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the ground beef or turkey with other proteins or vegetables to suit your preferences.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg