Description
A hearty baked ziti dish featuring ground beef and creamy ricotta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces ziti pasta
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add marinara sauce and Italian seasoning to the beef. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked ziti, ricotta cheese, and beef mixture. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked ziti, ground beef, ricotta, Italian pasta dish