Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces ziti pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 links sweet Italian sausage; 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 28 ounces tomato sauce or 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 14 12 ounces diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; ½ cup fresh basil; ¾ tablespoon sugar; 12 lb cottage cheese; 12 lb ricotta cheese; 2 eggs; 1 cup parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup heavy cream or 1 cup milk; 1 cup mozzarella cheese; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

16 ounces ziti pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 links sweet Italian sausage
1 lb ground beef
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
28 ounces tomato sauce or 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
14 12 ounces diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
½ cup fresh basil
¾ tablespoon sugar
12 lb cottage cheese
12 lb ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup heavy cream or 1 cup milk
1 cup mozzarella cheese
salt & pepper

1
Pre heat oven to 350.
2
Cook ziti according to directions until almost done but still al dente.
3
In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat.
4
Take sausage out of casings and add to pot along with the ground beef.
5
Cook until brown.
6
Add onion and garlic to pot and continue to cook until onion is softened and sausage and beef are completely cooked.
7
Stir in tomato sauce (or crushed tomatoes), diced tomatoes and oregano.
8
Simmer till thickened - about 10 minutes.
9
Turn the heat off and add basil and sugar.
10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11
In a bowl whisk cottage, eggs, parmesan and 1/2 a cup of mozzarella.
12
In a large pot (I use the same pot I used for the pasta) over medium heat whisk corn starch and cream (or milk) till thickened.
13
Turn the heat off.
14
Add cheese mixture and 3/4 of the meat sauce.
15
Mix well.
16
Transfer to a baking dish.
17
Pour remaining meat sauce over pasta dish.
18
Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the dish.
19
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.

9306

kcal

Calories

694

Fat

201

Carbs

560

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces ziti pasta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 links sweet Italian sausage, 1 lb ground beef, 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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