Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Cook the ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
• Add marinara sauce to the beef and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Spread a thin layer of the beef sauce at the bottom of a baking dish.
• Layer half of the cooked ziti over the sauce, then evenly dollop ricotta cheese over the pasta.
• Spread half of the mozzarella and another layer of sauce.
• Repeat layering with remaining ziti, sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
• Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top and cover the dish with foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
• Let cool slightly before serving.