Baked Ziti
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
12
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Calories
358 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Baked Ziti
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This super easy Baked Ziti is packed with three kinds of delicious cheese and is a must-have recipe for any pasta lover!
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces Ziti pasta (or other short pasta)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 ound ground beef or italian sausage
- 1 large yellow onion peeled and chopped
- 4 cups marinara sauce (32 ounces)
- 8 ounces tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded, divided
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- chili flakes for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt and cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta, return it to the pot, and stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Set aside.
- To a large skillet over medium-high, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and then brown the beef or Italian sausage for about 5 minutes. Add the chopped onions and cook for another 5 minutes until the onions are soft.
- Pour the marinara, tomato puree, and Italian seasoning into the skillet. Stir and bring to a simmer, then reduce to low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Add the sauce to the pot with pasta and mix in 2 cups of mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan cheese and stir it all together. Transfer the pasta to a 9-inch x 13-inch baking dish. Top with the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese, or more if you desire.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Allow the pasta to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with more parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, or chili flakes for some heat.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
358kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
1336mg
(56%)
Potassium
516mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
834IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
312mg
(31%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 1336mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 516mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 834IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 312mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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