A classic baked ziti recipe that's perfect for family dinners, featuring ziti pasta, rich marinara sauce, and melted cheese.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
45min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 1 tsp basil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 3 cloves garlic
- 450 g ground beef
- 900 ml marinara sauce
- 450 g mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 tsp oregano
- 50 g Parmesan cheese
- 450 g ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 450 g ziti pasta
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
Step 2
Cook ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
Step 4
Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned.
Step 5
Stir in marinara sauce, salt, black pepper, dried basil, and oregano. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 6
In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, 300 g of shredded mozzarella, and half of the grated Parmesan cheese.
Step 7
In a large baking dish, spread a layer of the meat sauce at the bottom.
Step 8
Add a layer of cooked ziti pasta, followed by a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture.
Step 9
Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of meat sauce.
Step 10
Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
Step 11
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Step 12
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Step 13
Let the baked ziti rest for 10 minutes before serving.