Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Baked Ziti recipe! Experience al dente pasta perfectly baked with rich, meaty spaghetti sauce, a medley of cheeses, and flavorful herbs. Each forkful is a delightful blend of textures and tastes, with the gooey melted cheese creating a cheesy heaven. Whether for a family gathering or a cozy dinner, this dish is sure to satisfy. Elevate your Italian cooking game and serve up a crowd-pleasing classic.
Italian |
Casseroles |
Comfort Food |
Potluck |
Beef Dishes |
Entrees |
Potatoes, Pasta & Rice
Baked Ziti
Nutritional Information
Calories
647
Fats
31 g
Protein
36 g
Carbs
54 g
An easy alternative to lasagna, throw it all in a baking dish and you’re done. This dish freezes well wrapped or vacuum sealed in individual portions.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ziti pasta dry
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 jars (26 ounce) spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1/2 pound provolone cheese sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese small curd
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
3
Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.
4
In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat.
5
Add spaghetti sauce and mushrooms, and simmer 15 minutes.
6
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and cottage cheese together until blended.
7
Butter a 9x13 inch baking or casserole dish.
8
Layer in the baking dish 1/2 of the cooked ziti.
9
Pour 1/2 of the meat sauce mixture over the ziti.
10
Lay the provolone cheese slices over the meat sauce.
11
Spread the sour cream/cottage cheese mixture over the provolone slices.
12
Spread the remaining ziti, and top with the remaining meat sauce mixture.
13
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
14
Bake for 30 minutes, or until cheeses are melted and top starts to brown.
Recipe adapted from allrecipes.com
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