Cheesy Italian Baked Ziti

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Cheesy Italian Baked Ziti, a non-vegetarian dish that brings the essence of Italian cuisine to your table. This hearty meal features a rich meat sauce, tender ziti pasta, and a gooey layer of melted mozzarella, making it a family favorite. Perfect for those who enjoy a satisfying, gluten-filled dinner, this recipe is sure to please both kids and adults alike.

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Overview

This Baked Pasta is a comforting and delicious dish that's perfect for family dinners. With a rich meat sauce and a cheesy topping, it's a meal that both kids and adults will love. The combination of ground beef, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella makes it a classic favorite.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Gluten

Cuisine

Italian

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 70 minutes

Ingredients

• Spray cooking spray
• 1 Pound (lb) lean ground beef, ground
• 2 15 Ounces (oz) tomato sauce
• 12 Ounces (oz) brown gravy
• 0.5 Cup half-and-half
• 0.5 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) oregano, dried
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) basil, dried
• 1 16 Ounces (oz) package ziti pasta, dry
• 1 Cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Heat a large frying pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the ground beef in the hot pan until browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Add the tomato sauce, brown gravy, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, and basil to the beef. Simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the ziti, bring back to a boil, and cook the pasta over medium heat until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
5. Stir the cooked ziti into the meat sauce, then spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
7. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Enjoy your delicious Baked Pasta!