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Baked Ziti

Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian Inspired, Southern
Keyword baked-ziti, baked-ziti-recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 10 servings (may vary)
Calories 468kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz box ziti cooked to al dente
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 4 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese divided use
  • 1 1/2 tsp dry Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 32 oz jar marinara sauce, plus 1 cup
  • 1 15 oz container ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese OR Italian cheese blend

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Cook ziti in salted water per the package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven cook olive oil and onion for 2 minutes over medium high or just until softened and translucent.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl season ground beef and Italian sausage with 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, garlic and red pepper flakes. Add to onion in pot, cooking over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain excess fat from the pan.
  • Add marinara sauce and ziti to pot, Mix until evenly coated.
  • Pour 1/2 into prepared dish. Dollop with 1/2 of ricotta cheese. Sprinkle ricotta with 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat with remaining ziti, dollops of ricotta and drizzle with 1 cup marinara sauce.
  • Sprinkle the top with reserved 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 40-45 or until bubbly and golden. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 314mg | Iron: 1mg