Description
Baked Ziti with Ground Beef is a comfort food classic that will delight your family and friends. This cheesy, hearty dish features tender pasta layered with savory ground beef, rich marinara sauce, and three kinds of cheese for an irresistible flavor experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and customize. Whether you enjoy it fresh from the oven or as leftovers, each bite promises warmth and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz ziti pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat for about 7-10 minutes. Add marinara sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cooked ziti with ricotta cheese and half of the mozzarella.
- Layer half of the ziti mixture in a baking dish, top with half of the meat sauce, then repeat layers. Finish with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg