Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta (slightly undercooked); 1 lb cooked ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef; 26 ounces favorite spaghetti sauce, divided; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 8 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon parsley; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 12 ounces mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ziti pasta (slightly undercooked)
1 lb cooked ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef
26 ounces favorite spaghetti sauce, divided
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
8 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 ounces mozzarella cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
In a large mixing bowl, blend the ricotta cheese and seasonings until thoroughly mixed.
3
Stir in the diced tomatoes, meat, and half of your sauce. Add the ziti, and stir until all the pasta is coated.
4
Spread half of remaining sauce on bottom of a 9x13 baking pan. Place your ziti mixture on top of it. Spread remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle your mozzarella on top of the sauce.
5
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. For a crisper top remove the aluminum foil and place under your broiler for the last 10 minutes of baking time.

961

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ziti pasta (slightly undercooked), 1 lb cooked ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef, 26 ounces favorite spaghetti sauce, divided, 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti 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.

Baked Ziti

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