Description
Baked Ziti with Ground Beef is a comforting classic that brings warmth and joy to any dinner table. Packed with layers of creamy ricotta, savory ground beef, and gooey mozzarella, this dish is perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings. Its rich flavors and delightful aroma will have everyone eagerly anticipating their first bite. Easy to prepare and utterly satisfying, baked ziti is a dish that invites conversation and connection over shared plates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 15 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook ziti in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine drained ziti with ricotta until well coated.
- Layer half the pasta mixture in a baking dish, top with half the meat sauce and mozzarella; repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg