Name: Baked Ziti Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb. ziti pasta; 1 lb. ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes; 2 tsp. dried oregano; 1 tsp. dried basil; ½ tsp. salt; ¼ tsp. black pepper; 8 oz. ricotta cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; Parmesan cheese for serving

Baked Ziti Recipe

Babita Teel Modified: August 2, 2024

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How To Make Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti is a classic Italian-American pasta dish that’s perfect for a crowd or a cozy night in.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 1 hour

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb. ziti pasta
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
8 oz. ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cooked ziti, tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Transfer the mixture to a 9×13 inch baking dish and sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese.