Tender ziti noodles, a zesty meat sauce and delicious creamy ricotta are layered in a casserole dish, topped with cheese and baked until bubbly. This Baked Ziti is a classic Italian-American comfort food! It's easy to make, perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

Ingredients of Baked Ziti

  1. Prepare 1 box of ziti noodles, as directed on package.
  2. It's 1 jar of favorite spaghetti/marinara sauce.
  3. It's 1 of egg.
  4. You need 1 of 8 oz ricotta.
  5. You need 1 packages of shredded mozzarella cheese.
  6. It's 1 lb of ground beef.
  7. You need 1 small of diced onion.
  8. You need 1 tsp of season salt.
  9. Prepare 1 tsp of ground black pepper.
  10. Prepare 1 tbsp of minced garlic.

Baked Ziti instructions

  1. Boil noodles as directed, drain & set aside..
  2. Brown beef in a deep pot with all seasonings & onion, then drain..
  3. Preheat oven @ 375°. While meat is cooking, mix egg with ricotta..
  4. When meat is done add all ingredients, except for mozzarella..
  5. Place everything in a lasagna pan & top with mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil & bake for 30 - 40 minutes. Serve with salad & garlic bread, or vegetables..

I highly suggest dividing the leftovers into single servings so they Like a freeform lasagna, this Baked Ziti has layers of pasta, homemade red. This baked ziti recipe is layers of pasta with meat sauce and three types of cheese, all cooked together to golden brown perfection. A hearty dinner option that's perfect for feeding a crowd! A saucy, cheesy Baked Ziti Recipe! With a robustly flavored homemade tomato sauce (made with Italian sausage), ricotta and melty, bubbly mozzarella cheese, this is comfort food at its finest.

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