Easy Baked Ziti
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
760 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Baked Ziti
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Easy Baked Ziti combines rich tomato and meat sauce with pasta and cheese in classic Americanized Italian comfort food style!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ziti (or other tube-shaped pasta such as penne)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 4 ounces diced raw bacon (about 1/2 cup or 4 slices)
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with their juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon celery seed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 ounces shredded fresh mozzarella cheese (about 3 cups), divided use
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place a large pot of well-salted water on to boil. Cook the ziti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While the ziti cooks, make the meat sauce. In a large skillet, add the olive oil, onion, and bacon. Cook, stirring frequently, until the bacon is cooked and the onion is translucent.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until no pink color remains in the ground beef. Drain any excess grease from the pan if needed.
- Add the marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, garlic powder, celery seed, salt, and ground black pepper stirring well. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the meat sauce from the heat and add the drained pasta and 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese. Stir together until evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into an ovenproof baking dish or pan. Top with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and the grated Parmesan.
- Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute all sausage, half sausage, or all ground turkey.
- Store any leftovers in a tightly closed container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- May be frozen either before or after baking. Wrap with plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil. To bake, thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Remove the plastic wrap and bake at 350F for about 35-40 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion
Calories
760kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
1158mg
(48%)
Potassium
779mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
771IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
334mg
(33%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 760 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 760kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1158mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 779mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 771IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 334mg | 33% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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