Baked Ziti Recipe

Baked Ziti Recipe
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92% would make again

I enjoy making this dish for family and friends. It's easy to prepare, and I like to get creative with the sauce. For example, sometimes I might add my home-canned tomatoes, mushrooms or vegetables. -Elaine Anderson Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

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  • 6-8 Servings
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min. + standing

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
  • 2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture and toss to coat.
  • Spoon a third of the meat sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; top with half of the pasta mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining meat sauce.
  • Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 630 calories, 30 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 164 mg cholesterol, 878 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 45 g protein.

Baked Ziti published in Taste of Home October/November 2004, p34

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Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2009 by mammascookin

I modified this recipe a bit. I like to sneak veggies in for my kids. I used a whole wheat pasta instead. I used 1 lb. ground turkey cooked with some fennel seed (to give it the italien sausage flavor). To substitute the other pound of meat, I used shredded carrot, finely chopped green pepper and chopped onion. So I cooked the meat and veggies together before I added it to the sauce. Turned out great!

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2009 by sdonoghue@cogeco.ca

This was great and for sure a do again in our house.

Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2008 by Cinnamarie

Loved this recipe, I'm just about to make this for the 2nd time, I'm making a double batch and not going to measure out as closely as I measured before... a bit more sauce, as I am not used to the pasta part seperate from the moistness from the sauce... We love this and we'll make it many more times.

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2008 by cntbailey

So very good! I did not add the hamburger and only used 1 jar of light spaghetti sauce 10oz jar. It came out so good..well be making this again. 9 servings at 8oz each..6pts in Weight Watchers!

Reviewed on Jul. 07, 2008 by badkitty

This recipe is so yummy. One of the best pasta bakes I've had!

Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2008 by cdpeffer

Have made this several times, it bakes up nicely and is a hit at our house each and every time!

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