Description
This family-style baked ziti features a rich meat sauce and is perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti according to package directions. Drain.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain any excess grease.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese.
- Mix cooked ziti with meat sauce.
- Spread a layer of ziti in a baking dish. Top with ricotta mixture and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add Italian sausage for extra flavor.
- Feel free to use your favorite jarred marinara sauce.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg