A hearty and delicious baked pasta dish, perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This recipe combines ziti pasta with rich tomato sauce, ground beef, and a blend of cheeses for a comforting meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic
- 450 g ground beef
- 450 g mozzarella cheese
- 1 onion
- 120 g Parmesan cheese
- 425 g ricotta cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 680 g tomato sauce
- 450 g ziti pasta
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
Step 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook ziti pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Step 3
In a large skillet, cook and stir ground beef over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess fat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 5
In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Step 6
Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer half of the cooked ziti pasta, half of the ricotta cheese mixture, and half of the meat sauce. Repeat layers.
Step 7
Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 30 minutes.