Baked Ziti With Thick Rich Meat Sauce Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti With Thick Rich Meat Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 -6 cups pasta sauce with meat (Rich Thick Meat Sauce for a Crowd!); 1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb penne pasta, under cooked; Cheese Filling; 3 cups ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 egg, slightly mix; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Topping; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

5 -6 cups pasta sauce with meat (Rich Thick Meat Sauce for a Crowd!)
1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb penne pasta, under cooked
Cheese Filling
3 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg, slightly mix
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Prepare sauce and keep under a low flame.
2
Preheat oven to 350.
3
Mix the cheese mixture together.
4
Mix pasta with 1/3 - 1/2 of the cheese mixture till creamy and gooey.
5
Place 1 1/2 cups sauce in bottom of a 10x13 casserole dish.
6
Top with 1/2 of the pasta.
7
Spread the remaining cheese on the pasta.
8
Top with 2-3 cups of the meat sauce.
9
Top with remaining pasta; 1 cup sauce; 1 cup mozzarella; then top with grated cheese.
10
Bake for 30 minutes. Placing foil on the rack below to catch any spillage that may occur for this is packed with goodness.
11
Meanwhile let the sauce keep simmering to use if desired on top of the baked ziti.

1526

kcal

Calories

Fat

186

Carbs

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 -6 cups pasta sauce with meat (Rich Thick Meat Sauce for a Crowd!), 1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb penne pasta, under cooked, Cheese Filling, 3 cups ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti With Thick Rich Meat Sauce 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 With Thick Rich Meat Sauce

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