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Baked Ziti Recipe

A classic baked ziti recipe that's easy to make and delicious.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ziti pasta
  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 jar Marinara sauce 24 oz
  • 2 cups Ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese shredded
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a saucepan, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Add marinara sauce to the beef and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, mix cooked ziti, ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  6. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Layer half of the ziti mixture, then half of the remaining meat sauce. Repeat layers.
  7. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Baked Ziti, Pasta
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