Description
Baked ziti with ground beef is the ultimate comfort food, enveloping pasta in a rich marinara sauce and layers of melted cheese. This hearty dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, combining savory flavors that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Easy to prepare, this baked ziti promises delightful moments around the dinner table as everyone digs in for seconds—or even thirds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the ziti in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef, cooking until browned (5-7 minutes). Stir in garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Pour marinara sauce into the skillet with the beef and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Layer half of the meat sauce in the baking dish, followed by half of the cooked ziti and dollops of ricotta. Top with half of the mozzarella.
- Repeat layering with remaining ingredients: meat sauce, ziti, mozzarella, and sprinkle Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg