Description
Indulge in the comforting, cheesy layers of Baked Ziti with Extra Cheese. Perfect for gatherings or quick family meals.
Ingredients
- Ziti Pasta
- Ground Beef
- Marinara Sauce
- Ricotta Cheese
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix cooked ziti pasta, ricotta, half of the mozzarella, and meat sauce.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheeses, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs for added flavor.
- Only cook pasta until al dente.
- Mix different cheeses for unique tastes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Ziti, Pasta, Cheese