Baked Ziti 🍝
Ingredients:
- Ziti pasta
- Ground beef or sausage
- Marinara sauce
- Ricotta cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Onion
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta: Boil the ziti until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Brown the meat: Add ground beef or sausage, cook until browned, and drain excess fat.
- Combine sauce: Mix marinara sauce with the cooked meat and seasoning.
- Layer: In a baking dish, layer half of the pasta, meat sauce, dollops of ricotta, and shredded mozzarella. Repeat the layers and finish with Parmesan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 45 mins | Servings: 6-8
