Baked Ziti
- 20m Prep Time
- 40m Cook Time
- 1h 0mReady In
A hearty baked ziti with ground beef, ziti pasta, and a blend of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. This comforting casserole is simmered in a savory tomato sauce and baked until bubbly.
Ingredients
- 454 g lean ground beef
- 237 ml onion chopped
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 1 meatless sauce
- 237 ml chicken broth
- 4.93 ml dried oregano leaves
- 1 pack ziti pasta cooked and drained
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- 237 ml grated parmesan cheese
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 7 of 9 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 244 mg
- Iron: 0.99 mg
- Magnesium: 19.1 mg
- Phosphorus: 180 mg
- Potassium: 210 mg
- Zinc: 1.35 mg
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 454 g lean ground beef
- 1 meatless sauce
- 237 ml chicken broth
- 4.93 ml dried oregano leaves
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- 237 ml grated parmesan cheese
Prepare
- Chop 237 ml onion
- Mince 2 clove garlic
- 1 pack ziti pasta, cooked and drained
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step 2.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onions, and garlic over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is browned; stirring frequently.
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Step 3.
Stir in spaghetti sauce, chicken broth, and oregano. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Step 4.
Stir 1 cup of the sauce into the cooked ziti noodles.
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Step 5.
Spoon 1/2 of the ziti mixture into a 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
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Step 6.
Top with 2 cups sauce, then remaining ziti mixture and remaining sauce.
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Step 7.
Cover and bake 20 minutes.
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Step 8.
Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Return to oven and bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until heated through.