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Baked Ziti Meat Sauce

Baked Ziti Meat Sauce

Delicious Baked Ziti Meat Sauce is a hearty Italian-American dish perfect for comforting meals.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz ziti pasta
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes (canned)
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
  3. Add ground beef; cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Cook ziti according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
  6. In a baking dish, layer half of the meat sauce followed by half of the cooked ziti and dollops of ricotta cheese. Repeat layers.
  7. Top with remaining meat sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 24gFat: 18g

Notes

Store any leftover Baked Ziti Meat Sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Reheat in the oven or microwave for delicious leftovers.

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