Best Ever Baked Ziti Recipe with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham

A delicious and hearty dish with layers of ziti pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, and savory meats. The Best Ever Baked Ziti Recipe will satisfy your cravings.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1 10

Course Main

Cuisine Italian

Servings cups

Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

Skillet
baking dish

Ingredients

Pasta and Cheese

1 pound ziti pasta
15 ounces ricotta cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Meat and Sauce

4 cups marinara sauce
1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
to taste Fresh basil

Instructions

Cooking Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook ziti pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or sausage for about 5-7 minutes; drain excess fat.
Stir in the marinara sauce with the meat mixture; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, mix the drained pasta with ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, half of the Parmesan, and fresh basil.
In a baking dish, layer half of the meat sauce on the bottom, followed by half of the pasta mixture. Repeat layers.
Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes; then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.

Notes

Feel free to add extra vegetables or change the meats based on your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Keyword baked ziti, Comfort Food, Dinner, family meal, Hearty Dish, Italian Pasta

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