Delicious Baked Ziti Recipe to Satisfy Your Cravings

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful baked ziti dish that will leave you craving for more. This classic Italian-inspired recipe is simple to make yet undeniably satisfying.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound ziti pasta
  • 1 jar of marinara sauce
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add the marinara sauce to the cooked ground beef and stir to combine.
  5. In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
  6. In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the cooked ziti pasta, followed by half of the meat sauce, and then half of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers.
  7. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let it cool slightly, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious baked ziti!

    Delicious Baked Ziti Recipe to Satisfy Your Cravings

    Indulge in a hearty and flavorful baked ziti dish that will leave you craving for more. This classic Italian-inspired recipe is simple to make yet undeniably satisfying.
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    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound ziti pasta
    • 1 jar of marinara sauce
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 cup ricotta cheese
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
    • Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
    • In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    • Add the marinara sauce to the cooked ground beef and stir to combine.
    • In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
    • In the prepared baking dish, layer half of the cooked ziti pasta, followed by half of the meat sauce, and then half of the cheese mixture. Repeat the layers.
    • Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
    • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
    • Let it cool slightly, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve hot. Enjoy your delicious baked ziti!

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