Simply Baked Ziti
A hearty family favorite meal that’s great for any time of the year, Simply Baked Ziti is easy to make and simply delicious.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 65
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces ziti pasta
- 2 pounds ground beef*
- 2 (24 oz each) jars of pasta sauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 carton (15 oz) ricotta cheese
- 2.5 cups (10 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Start by cooking the ziti pasta according to the package directions.
- Cook the ground beef over medium heat until it’s fully cooked and no longer pink. Stir in the pasta sauce and warm for a few minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- In the meantime, mix the eggs, ricotta cheese, 1.5 cups of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Drain the pasta, add to the cheese mixture, and gently toss. (The hot pasta will melt the cheese together.)
- Spoon a third of the meat sauce into the bottom of a 9x13x2″ baking dish and top with half the pasta mixture. Repeat layers, topping with meat sauce last, leaving a little room at the edges.
- Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and bake for 5-10 more minutes until it’s melted.
- Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- *You can use 1 pound of ground beef to save money
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
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