Baked Ziti
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
482 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Baked Ziti
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This easy Baked Ziti recipe has all the delicious layers of your favorite Italian dish. Perfect crowd pleaser, you'll love the hearty sauce and cheesy filling!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound 16 ounce ziti noodles
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 5 cups marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese divided
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Cook ziti pasta according to package directions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, heat a large skillet with olive oil over medium high heat. Saute garlic and onions in hot skillet for 2 minutes. Add beef and sausage and continue cooking until browned. Drain off excess fat and return meat to the skillet.
- To the skillet, add marinara sauce. Use your favorite pasta sauce or make your own! Add Italian seasoning, salt, and red pepper flakes. Simmer on low heat until pasta noodles are done cooking. When noodles are done cooking add half of the meat sauce to the noodles. Reserve the remaining sauce for layering.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup of the grated parmesan cheese, 2 Tbsp of fresh parsley, pepper, and eggs. Mix until combined.
- Assemble the baked ziti in a 13x9 baking dish. First pour in half of the meat covered noodles in the bottom. Dollop half of the cheese mixture over the top, spreading evenly, followed by 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and half of the reserved meat sauce.
- Repeat with the remaining pasta noodles, cheese mixture, meat sauce. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup of grated parmesan.
- Bake uncovered in 375 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and cheese is melted. Remove from oven and top with 1 Tbsp of fresh parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Do not skimp on the meat. The combination of ground beef and Italian Sausage gives this baked ziti recipe a hearty base
- Be generous with the sauce. There is nothing worse than dry baked ziti.
- You can substitute penne pasta if you desire. Both work great in this recipe, trapping sauce and cheese in the tubes of pasta.
- Cheese. Be sure to spread the cheese mixture after dolloping onto the pasta layer. You want to have even layers and not bite into a mouthful of ricotta!
- You can also make Instant Pot Ziti for a quick weeknight meal, without sacrificing any of the flavor!
- Swap out noodles for zoodles!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
482kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
Cholesterol
112mg
(37%)
Sodium
1193mg
(50%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 482 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 482kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1193mg | 50% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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