Best Ever Baked Ziti Recipe with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham

Deliciously creamy and cheesy, the Best Ever Baked Ziti Recipe features ziti pasta, savory meats, and fresh basil for a satisfying meal.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1 10

Course Main

Cuisine Italian

Servings cups

Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

oven
Skillet
baking dish
large bowl
pot

Ingredients

1 pound ziti pasta
15 ounces ricotta cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cups marinara sauce
1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
Fresh basil to taste

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.

Nutrition

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

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