Easy Baked Ziti Recipe: A Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A comforting Easy Baked Ziti recipe that combines pasta, meat, and cheese for a delicious family meal.
Equipment
- ovens
- Skillet
- baking dish
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the ziti according to package instructions until just al dente; drain and set aside.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
- Simmer the Sauce: Stir in the marinara sauce and oregano into the beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix Pasta and Cheese: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti with the ricotta cheese and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Layer the Ingredients: In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer half the pasta mixture, half the meat sauce, and half the mozzarella cheese. Repeat to use all ingredients.
- Bake: Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the baked ziti with freshly chopped basil before serving.
Notes
Serve this dish hot for a cozy family dinner, accompanied by a crisp salad and warm garlic bread for a complete dining experience.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 15mg
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