Description
Cheesy Baked Ziti
Ingredients
1 pound ziti pasta
1 pound ground beef (or Italian sausage)
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta:
Boil the ziti in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare the Meat Sauce:
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain excess fat.
Stir in marinara sauce, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
3. Layer the Ziti:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a baking dish, layer half of the cooked ziti, spread ricotta cheese on top, and add a layer of the meat sauce.
Sprinkle half of the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Repeat with the remaining ziti, meat sauce, and cheeses.
4. Bake:
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle fresh parsley over the baked ziti.
Serve hot and enjoy this cheesy, comforting dish!