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; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 1 lb ground beef; 4 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup chopped fresh oregano; 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce; ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed and drained; ¾ cup grated mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ziti pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 lb ground beef
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup chopped fresh oregano
1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (10 ounce) box frozen spinach, thawed and drained
¾ cup grated mozzarella cheese

1
Cook ziti according to package direction.
2
Heat oven to 400F
3
In a large pot, over medium-low heat oil.
4
Add onion an cook until softened, 5-7 minutes.
5
Add beef to pot and increase heat to medium-high.
6
Cook beef until no longer pink.
7
Drain any remaining liquid from pot.
8
Add garlic and oregano and stir for two minutes.
9
Add marinara sauce and heat for another two minutes.
10
Remove pot from heat and add parmesan, ricotta and spinach; mix.
11
Spread mixture into a oven safe baking dish or several individual large ramekins.
12
Sprinkle with mozzarella and bake until the mozzarella melts.

1125

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ziti pasta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large yellow onion, diced, ¾ teaspoon salt, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Ziti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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