Description
Indulge in this delightful Million Dollar Baked Ziti, a cheesy, comforting dish layered with pasta, savory meat sauce, and gooey cheese that’s perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
- Ziti Pasta
- Ground Beef or Italian Sausage
- Marinara Sauce
- Ricotta Cheese
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Basil
- Garlic Cloves
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté ground meat and minced garlic until browned.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in marinara sauce. Simmer on low.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with chopped basil, salt, pepper, and half the Parmesan until creamy.
- In a baking dish, layer half of the meat sauce, cooked ziti, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella. Repeat layers finishing with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil (shiny side down) and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg