Description
This easy Baked Ziti comes together in about 40 minutes and is a quick, comforting dish that your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add the ground beef or sausage, cooking until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, bringing to a simmer. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta, meat sauce, ricotta, and half of the mozzarella cheese in a large bowl.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve.
Notes
This dish can be customized with various meats and cheeses. It keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg