Million Dollar Baked Ziti
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Prep Time
40 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
538 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Million Dollar Baked Ziti
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Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces ziti noodles uncooked
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 2 teaspoons garlic about 2 large cloves, minced
- 2 (24-ounce) spaghetti sauce jars of
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese divided, shredded
- parsley for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and spray a 6-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the ziti according to the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, cook the Italian sausage and ground beef in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains.
- Drain off the fat and add the garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes before adding the spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer over medium heat before reducing the heat to lower and simmering for 10 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of mozzarella to a medium bowl and beat with a hand mixer until combined.
- Add the cheese mixture to the sauce and stir until it has all melted and combined.
- Stir the cooked ziti noodles into the sauce before pouring it all into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is melted and browned on top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- For 6 Servings: To make this recipe for a smaller amount of people, cut all of the ingredients in half and bake it in a 3 or 4-quart baking dish for about 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and browning.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
538kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
1134mg
(47%)
Potassium
730mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1024IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
224mg
(22%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 538kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1134mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 730mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1024IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 224mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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