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Best Ever Baked Ziti Recipe

Best Ever Baked Ziti Recipe with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham

Enjoy the Best Ever Baked Ziti Recipe featuring ground beef, ricotta, and mozzarella for a comforting, delicious meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 cups
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ziti pasta
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
  • to taste Fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook ziti pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage for about 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat.
  • Stir in the marinara sauce with the meat mixture; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, mix the drained pasta with ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, half of the Parmesan, and fresh basil.
  • In a baking dish, layer half of the meat sauce on the bottom, followed by half of the pasta mixture. Repeat layers.
  • Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
Keyword baked ziti, Best Ever, comfort food, easy recipe, Italian Recipe, pasta
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