Million Dollar Baked Ziti Recipe
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Million Dollar Baked Ziti. Layers of ziti pasta, savory meat sauce, and creamy cheeses come together in a dish that’s sure to please the whole family.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Ziti Pasta:
- 12 oz ziti pasta
Meat Sauce:
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Mixture:
- 15 oz ricotta cheese (whole milk)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (whole milk), divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and cook pasta: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil salted water and cook ziti until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the meat sauce: Brown ground beef or sausage in a skillet. Add garlic, marinara sauce, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the cheese mixture: Combine ricotta, half of the mozzarella, and Parmesan in a bowl until creamy.
- Layer and bake: In a greased baking dish, layer ziti, meat sauce, and cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Bake covered, then top with remaining mozzarella and bake until bubbly.
Notes
- You can customize the meat in this recipe by using either ground beef or Italian sausage.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices to the meat sauce for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Baked Ziti, Pasta Bake, Italian Pasta Recipe
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