Baked Ziti with Ground Beef
Baked ziti with ground beef is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This delectable dish features layers of gooey cheese, savory marinara sauce, and hearty pasta that come together to create a delightful meal everyone will love. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, it’s sure to turn any dinner into a celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add ground beef; cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Boil water in a separate pot; cook ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
- Stir marinara sauce into the skillet with cooked beef; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cooked ziti with ricotta cheese and Italian seasoning; mix gently.
- In a greased baking dish, layer half of the meat sauce, half of the ziti mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers and finish with mozzarella on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg