5-Ingredient Baked Ziti

Name: 5-Ingredient Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 16 -20 ounces pasta, cooked and drained (ziti, rigatoni or penne); 45 ounces spaghetti sauce; 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese; 4 cups cheese, shredded (Mozzarella or italian blend)

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⏱ 45 mins 🍽 6 serving(s) 🏷 Cheese

This straightforward baked ziti requires only five key components. It features pasta combined with a rich spaghetti sauce and seasoned ground beef, all layered with generous amounts of Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. The assembled dish is baked until the top is golden and the sauce is bubbling. It is an ideal choice for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that serves a family.

Ingredients

16 -20 ounces pasta, cooked and drained (ziti, rigatoni or penne)
45 ounces spaghetti sauce
1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
4 cups cheese, shredded (Mozzarella or italian blend)

Method

Prepare the pasta according to package directions, then drain it.
Combine the drained pasta with the spaghetti sauce, cooked ground beef, Parmesan cheese and 2 cups of the shredded mozzarella in a large bowl.
Transfer the combined mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the pasta mixture.
Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbly.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1381900 mg

Recipe details

CategoryCheese

AuthorNancyB