Description
This simple baked ziti recipe is comforting, flavorful, and easy to prepare with ground beef, cheese, and marinara sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 24 oz jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer half the cooked ziti, then the meat sauce, ricotta, and half the cheeses.
- Top with remaining ziti, sauce, and cheeses.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Method: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 25g