Baked Ziti – A Classic Italian-American Comfort Dish
This Baked Ziti recipe combines layers of pasta, meat sauce, and cheese for a warming family meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce.
- Mix ricotta cheese with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Layer half of the pasta in a large baking dish. Top with half of the meat sauce and cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
Notes
Let the baked ziti rest for 5 minutes before serving to make it easier to slice and serve.