Baked Ziti With Beef And Green Beans Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti With Beef And Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces dried ziti pasta (about 1 cup); 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup nonfat beef broth; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon oregano; 2 medium garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups frozen green beans, thawed (about 8 ounces); 1 cup shredded fat free mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 ounces dried ziti pasta (about 1 cup)
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 medium onion, chopped
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup nonfat beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon oregano
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 cups frozen green beans, thawed (about 8 ounces)
1 cup shredded fat free mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

1
Cook pasta according to pasta directions. Omit oil and salt if required for your dietary requirements.
2
Cook beef in nonstick skillet until brown, breaking up the meat while cooking. Drain meat and run under hot water. Wipe skillet with paper towels and put beef back into skillet.
3
Add onions to beef and cook until onions are soft about 3-4 minutes. Stir as needed.
4
Stir in tomatoes (do not drain), broth, tomato paste, oregano and garlic. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5
Mix mixture with pasta and green beans and half of the cheese.
6
Sprinkle top with remaining cheese and bake uncovered at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes.
7
TO FREEZE: Undercook pasta slightly. Freeze fully assembled. Fully thaw dish and let come to almost room temp before putting in 350 oven. Cook until heated through.
8
Serving is approx 1.5 cups.

627

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Protein

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces dried ziti pasta (about 1 cup), 1 lb lean ground beef, 1/2 medium onion, chopped, 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti With Beef And Green Beans 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.

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Baked Ziti With Beef And Green Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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