Baked Ziti Recipe

Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2012 by ANomdeplume

I've made this many times, sometimes using jar sauce and sometimes using homemade sauce; it's great both ways. Much quicker than making lasagna but pretty much the same ingredients. I added provolone cheese in addition to the mozzarella because that's how I make homemade lasagna. Anyone that likes lasagna needs to try this one!

Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2012 by MamaBear40

This is such a great recipe. Very straightforward to make, easier than lasagne but with all the same delicious textures and flavours, and quicker too as the sauce doesn't need to be simmered for hours. I used a jar of spaghetti sauce with added vegetables in it, and would try it also with a spicier version of spaghetti sauce too. The quantities were just right for my family who aren't keen on gallons of sauce in contrast to the pasta, and we were all delighted with the results.

Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2012 by leslie1966

This was wonderful!!!! I only used 1 lb of meat and used ground turkey so I seasoned it with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. My kids and husband loved it. My 7 year old son had 4 helpings!!! Leftovers were good too.

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2011 by heather.holdaway

Easy to make and really good! I actually cut the recipe in half and put it in an 8x8 dish and it fed my young family of five just right. I used cottage cheese instead of ricotta because that is what I had on hand. The recipe is very similar to Baked Spaghetti, which is one of my favorite recipes from TOH!

Reviewed on Nov. 05, 2011 by 1275

This is really a great recipe! The only reason I had it put 4 stars is because the leftovers aren't that great. Maybe it is just my opinion. I did make a couple of changes however. Instead of using 2 pounds of beef, I used 1 pound. Also when I made it, I mixed 2 cups of the mozzarella, eggs, ricotta cheese and pasta and layered ALL of it on the bottom. I then topped it with ALL the meat mixture and sprinkled with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. It is just as good this way and leaves out the extra hassle of layering it. I am only 13 years old- and I found this recipe quick and easy to make!

Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2011 by Mamacheese2004

I have made this dish several times, and most recently, I made it to serve at my wedding reception. Everyone loved it. I was glad I made more than I needed because it went fast! There were no left overs.

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2011 by jann3351

This is great. Everyone that I have served it to they really like it. It will be made again and again.

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by agnes24

Made this as my husband's birthday meal and he loved it! Very easy. Will make again.

Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2010 by cllakegrl

My son came home on leave from the Air Force and the one meal he wanted for one of his Christmas dinners was this! Not only did EVERYONE go on and on over it, but his friends ate any left-overs the next day...which made him mad! The ONLY thing I did different was start with meat sauce, then put ALL of the cheese and shells down, then finished with meat sauce. I had a huge pan! (-; Excellent!!!! Make this often!

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2010 by cllakegrl

I make this ALL OF THE TIME! All 5 members of my picky family love this. Little ones especially. My son, who is in the Air Force, came home on leave and when asked what he wanted for one of his "Christmas" meals...he told me this! So...5 stars it is! I made it EXACTLY like the recipe...and it turned out perfect. No changes. I might add more sauce because we too are sauce people!

Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2010 by stravnikoff

Great recipe! Used turkey italian sausage and added fresh basil and oregano to the sauce. Excellent!!

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2010 by jennhumiston

I think this recipe is a solid 4, if you use some of the suggestions from other reviews it can be a 5. I added fennel when cooking the meat, added carrot for extra veggies (my family was none the wiser), and added a can of tomato sauce to the jar that is called for. It turned out great. Will definitely make again much easier than lasagna.

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2010 by bmbadgley

Five stars on this one!!!

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2010 by bmbadgley

Used penne pasta, and added chopped onion and minced garlic to ground beef. Also added 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper and 1/8 tsp. black pepper to cheese mixture. Positively delicious!!!! Will be adding to regular mix of recipes!

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2010 by ncarmichael

This was a hit - and it is very easy - but different enough to make it feel special.

Reviewed on May. 13, 2010 by Careaga

Sauted a red pepper and an onion with the meat and added a layer of pepperoni. Definitely will add this keeper to my recipes.

Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by almoreland

Next time I will use the larger jar of sauce (we are sauce lovers here), but other than that this recipe is awesome!

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2010 by sf2130

Wow, this was good. Has a lasagna taste to it without all the work. I used rigatoni because it was what I had in the pantry. i will definitely make this again.

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!

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by esloose