Baked Ziti Flavorful
Indulge in the comforting, cheesy goodness of Baked Ziti Flavorful. This dish features layers of tender ziti pasta, savory ground beef, and a rich marinara sauce, all topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weeknight dinner, this baked ziti is customizable to fit any occasion. Get ready to impress your loved ones with an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cups marinara sauce (preferably no added sugars)
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook the ziti in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef; drain excess fat. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, half of the mozzarella, and half of the Parmesan until smooth.
- Layer half of the meat sauce in the baking dish, followed by half of the cooked ziti and dollops of cheese mixture. Repeat layers and finish with remaining meat sauce on top.
- Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and Parmesan over the top; bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg