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Baked Ziti
Ideal for feeding a crowd, Baked Ziti is a hearty casserole filled with pasta, rich marinara, and gooey cheese. Make it ahead for an easy weeknight meal or perfect for potlucks.
Ready in 50 minutes · serves 8 · 500 calories per serving · italian cuisine.
50
min total
8
servings
500
cal / serving
Ingredients
- 1 poundziti pasta
- 1 poundground beef
- 4 cupsmarinara sauce
- 15 ouncesricotta cheese
- 2 cupsmozzarella cheese
- 1 cupparmesan cheese
- to tastesalt
- to tasteblack pepper
Instructions
- 01
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook ziti according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- 02
In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Mix in marinara sauce.
- 03
In a large bowl, combine cooked ziti, marinara-beef mixture, ricotta, and half of mozzarella and Parmesan. Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheeses, and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.