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Baked Ziti with Ground Beef

Baked Ziti with Ground Beef

This Irresistible Baked Ziti with Ground Beef recipe is a comforting Italian-American favorite that delights the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Beef
  • 1 lb Ziti pasta
  • 4 qt Water For cooking pasta
  • 1 lb Ground beef Beef or substitute
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
Cheese
  • 15 oz Ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
Seasonings
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the Ziti pasta in salted water until al dente; drain.
  3. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
  4. Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté until onion is translucent.
  5. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; let it simmer.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. In a baking dish, layer pasta, meat sauce, and cheeses (mozzarella and Parmesan).
  8. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with mozzarella on top.
  9. Bake in the oven until the cheese is bubbly and golden, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding vegetables or using different types of ground meat.

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