Description
This Baked Ziti with Ricotta is the definition of comfort food—cheesy, saucy, and totally satisfying. Layers of tender pasta, hearty meat sauce, and a trio of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan make it perfect for family dinners or make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 32 oz marinara sauce
- 14.5 oz crushed tomatoes
- 16 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions.
- Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in marinara sauce and crushed tomatoes. Simmer briefly, then mix in the cooked pasta.
- In a greased casserole dish, layer half of the pasta mixture, half the ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan. Repeat layers with the remaining ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
This dish is great for meal prep. Assemble in advance and refrigerate or freeze before baking. Swap in veggies or different proteins to mix it up. Leftovers reheat well for days!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Plat Principal
- Method: Au Four
- Cuisine: Italienne
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg