For a vegetarian option, omit the ground beef and add sautéed vegetables such as mushrooms, bell peppers, and zucchini to the sauce. Use a high-quality spaghetti sauce for the best flavor. Don't overcook the ziti, as it will continue to cook in the oven. For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and Italian sausage. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses, such as ricotta or fontina.
Baked Ziti
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME45 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING10 People
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VIEWS26.7K
Indulge in the comforting embrace of Baked Ziti, a timeless classic that marries perfectly cooked ziti pasta with a rich, savory meat sauce and a generous blanket of melted cheeses. This is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate58 g
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Cholesterol71 mg
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Fiber6 g
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Protein28 g
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Saturated Fat13 g
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Sodium914 mg
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Sugar14 g
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Fat25 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Gather all ingredients and prepare your workstation. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x13-inch baking dish. (2 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain well. (10 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View While the pasta is cooking, brown ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking up the beef with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease. (10 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Stir in the spaghetti sauce and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. (15 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Spread 1/2 of the cooked ziti evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. (3 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Layer the provolone cheese slices over the ziti. (2 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Dollop the sour cream evenly over the provolone. (2 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View Spoon 1/2 of the meat sauce over the sour cream, then add the remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese, and the remaining meat sauce. (5 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. (1 minute)
11 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and the cheeses are melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes. (30 minutes)
12 Step
Recipe View Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy! (10 minutes)
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Darrion Jenkins
Jan 3, 2025This recipe is fantastic! My family absolutely loved it, and it was so easy to make.
Isai Bayer
Nov 15, 2023I made this for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone asked for the recipe.
Conor Morissette
Aug 17, 2021I added some red pepper flakes to the meat sauce for a little extra heat, and it was a delicious addition!