Baked Ziti with Ground Beef
Baked Ziti with Ground Beef is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners at home. Bursting with layers of ziti pasta, savory marinara sauce, and a blend of rich cheeses, this dish offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
- 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
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook ziti until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and let simmer.
- Mix ricotta cheese with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the meat sauce, half of the ziti, dollops of ricotta mixture, and half of both mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg