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Easy Baked Ziti with Ground Beef & Ricotta

A rich and cheesy baked pasta dish layered with savory ground beef, creamy ricotta, and melted mozzarella.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 400 g ziti pasta
  • 500 g ground beef
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Cook pasta until al dente and drain.
  3. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.
  4. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  5. Stir in marinara sauce and seasonings.
  6. Layer pasta, ricotta, meat sauce, and cheeses in baking dish.
  7. Bake covered for 20 minutes, then uncovered for 15 minutes.
  8. Rest before serving.

Notes

Customize with vegetables or extra cheese for variation.