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Baked Ziti

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Baked Ziti is a comforting, cheesy pasta dish that brings warmth and happiness to any gathering.

Ingredients

  • Ziti pasta
  • Marinara sauce
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Ground beef or Italian sausage (optional)
  • Garlic
  • Onion
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Basil or Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside.
  3. Sauté chopped onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  4. Brown the ground meat or Italian sausage, if using, until browned.
  5. Combine the cooked ziti, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese in a large bowl.
  6. Layer half of the pasta mixture in a baking dish, then layer with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, topping with the remaining pasta mixture.
  7. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  9. Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  10. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra creaminess, mix in sour cream or heavy cream with the ricotta cheese. This dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated.

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