Baked Pasta

Baked Pasta
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    55 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    528

Indulge in the comforting embrace of Baked Pasta, a symphony of savory ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and perfectly al dente ziti, all blanketed in a golden, bubbly layer of mozzarella. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    49 g
  • Cholesterol
    133 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    26 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    1021 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    21 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 37 mins Heat a large frying pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot pan until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato sauce, gravy, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, and basil. Simmer for 30 minutes.

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Recipe View 12 mins Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in ziti, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.

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Recipe View 2 mins Stir ziti into meat sauce, then spread into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese.

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Recipe View 30 mins Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meat sauce.
Ensure the pasta is al dente, as it will continue to cook in the oven.
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, such as provolone or ricotta, for a unique twist.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 176 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Henry Dare

    I used penne pasta instead of ziti, and it worked perfectly.

  • Kara Schoen

    Simple, delicious, and satisfying. What more could you ask for?

  • Ara Witting

    My kids absolutely loved this! So easy to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

  • Lyla Swift

    The sauce was so flavorful! I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Ferne Lebsack

    I added some ricotta cheese as suggested, and it was amazing! Thanks for the tip.

  • Holly Lehner

    This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. I usually double it and freeze half for later.

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