Baked Ziti
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
271 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Baked Ziti
Description
Baked Ziti features dry pasta cooked just shy of al dente, layered with a meat sauce made by browning ground beef and onions before simmering with marinara. The distinct layers include sour cream adding creaminess, multiple cheeses like mozzarella and provolone for melted richness, and Parmesan for a sharp finish. Baking uncovered allows the top to brown and the cheese to bubble, balancing the dense pasta and sauce layers with a slightly crispy surface. It is served warm as a substantial main dish, suitable for occasions that call for a classic baked pasta comfort food.
The meat sauce simmers for about 20 minutes to marry flavors before assembly. The layering in a 9x13 dish ensures even distribution of ingredients and a well-integrated final bake. No special substitutions or make-ahead instructions are noted, focusing here on a straightforward baked pasta assembly and cook method. The result is a filling, homestyle casserole that can be portioned easily for leftovers if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ziti dry
- 1 yellow onion , chopped
- 1 pound ground beef , (85/15)
- 6 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese , shredded
- 8 lices provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese , shredded
Instructions
- Cook pasta one minute shy of the directions and drain.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add beef and onions to a large dutch oven and cook until beef is fully cooked on medium high.
- Add in marinara sauce and let simmer for 20 minutes on medium heat.
- Layer in 9x13 baking dish in order: half the pasta, half the meat sauce, all the sour cream, 1/2 the mozzarella, all of the provolone cheese, the rest of the pasta, the rest of the meat sauce, the rest of the mozzarella and all of the Parmesan cheese.
- Bake uncovered, on a baking sheet, for 30 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 975mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 617mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 985IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 9.5mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 291mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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