Baked Meaty Rotini Recipe

Name: Baked Meaty Rotini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 packages Ziti Pasta; 2 lb Lean Ground Beef; 677 grams Spaguetti Sauce; 16 oz Mozzarella Cheese; 1 tsp Dried Basil Leaves; 1 tbsp Oregano Leaves; 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Sofrito; 1 tbsp Ketchup; 1 tsp Granulated Sugar; 1/4 cup Cooking Wine

Servings: persons

1 packages Ziti Pasta
2 lb Lean Ground Beef
677 grams Spaguetti Sauce
16 oz Mozzarella Cheese
1 tsp Dried Basil Leaves
1 tbsp Oregano Leaves
1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Sofrito
1 tbsp Ketchup
1 tsp Granulated Sugar
1/4 cup Cooking Wine

1
Pre-heat oven to 350F.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions for 10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium heat, brown meat until thoroughly cooked; drain.
4
Season meat with basil, oregano, ground black pepper, salt, sofrito, ketchup, sugar and cooking wine.
5
Stir in Spaghetti Sauce; simmer 10 minutes.
6
Toss hot pasta with meat sauce.
7
In 13x9x2-inch baking dish, spoon one-half pasta mixture; spread mozzarella cheese over top.
8
Layer with remaining pasta; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
9
Cover loosely with foil; bake 25 minutes.
10
Remove foil; bake 5 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
11
Serve and sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese if desired.

1098

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 packages Ziti Pasta, 2 lb Lean Ground Beef, 677 grams Spaguetti Sauce, 16 oz Mozzarella Cheese, and more.

Yes, Baked Meaty Rotini falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Meaty Rotini

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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