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Hearty Ziti Bake

This Hearty Ziti Bake is a classic combination of ziti pasta, flavorful marinara sauce, ground beef, and loads of gooey cheese baked to perfection. It's a comforting Italian dish that's perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
4
50 min
TOTAL TIME
602
CALORIES
$2.74
PER SERVING
Hearty Ziti Bake
Ingredients
15 INGREDIENTS
8 SERVINGS
Olive Oil
1 tbsp olive oil
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Garlic
2 cloves garlic
minced
Onion
1 cup onion
minced
Store Bought Marinara Sauce
26 oz store bought marinara sauce
Ground Beef
1 lb ground beef
Canned Diced Tomatoes
15 oz canned diced tomatoes
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Dried Basil
1/4 tsp dried basil
Fresh Basil
fresh basil
for garnish
Ziti Pasta
1 lb ziti pasta
Sour Cream
1 cup sour cream
Black Pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
10 STEPS
30 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
3
In a large skillet or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced onion and garlic, sautéing until onions are translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
4
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
5
Mix in diced tomatoes, store-bought marinara sauce, salt, dried oregano, black pepper, and dried basil. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes.
6
Stir sour cream and cooked ziti pasta into the sauce until well combined.
7
Spread half of the ziti mixture in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pasta.
8
Add the remaining ziti mixture and top with the rest of the mozzarella cheese and grated parmesan cheese.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
10
Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving, if desired.
Health Info
Macros
55g
CARBS
30g
FAT
28g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cook ziti to al dente?
My ziti dish turns out dry. How can I prevent this?
Can I prepare Ziti Dish in advance?
How can I make my sauce stick better to Ziti?
I prefer a crispy top, what should I do?
I want to add vegetables to my Ziti Dish, which should I choose?
What's the best type of meat to add to my Ziti Pasta Dish?
How long should I bake my Ziti Pasta Dish?
Should I rinse my pasta after cooking?
Can I use other pasta shapes if I don't have ziti?