Description
This ultimate million dollar baked ziti is a hearty and flavorful pasta dish that combines rich cheeses and a savory meat sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef and Italian sausage over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the meat and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked ziti, meat sauce, ricotta cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the meat and add more vegetables.
- Customize the cheese blend to your liking.
- Let leftovers cool completely before storing in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked ziti, pasta, Italian, cheese, comfort food