How To Make Baked Ziti
Baked Ziti is a classic Italian-American pasta dish that’s perfect for a crowd or a cozy night in.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ziti pasta
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- 8 oz. ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
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In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
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Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
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In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cooked ziti, tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
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Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
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Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
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Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories : 772kcal
- Total Fat : 34g
- Saturated Fat : 16g
- Cholesterol : 181mg
- Sodium : 1247mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 64g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 9g
- Protein : 49g
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