Easy Ziti Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Easy Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef, turkey or chicken; 1 small onion, diced; 1 small tomato, chopped; green pepper (optional); seasoned salt; 1/2 tsp. thyme leaves; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 2 tsp. sugar; dash of vinegar; 1 lb. Mozzarella cheese; 2 lb. box ziti noodles; 1 jar spaghetti sauce

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef, turkey or chicken
1 small onion, diced
1 small tomato, chopped
green pepper (optional)
seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. sugar
dash of vinegar
1 lb. Mozzarella cheese
2 lb. box ziti noodles
1 jar spaghetti sauce

1
Saute diced onions, tomatoes and green peppers in a lightly greased skillet.
2
Add a little water to prevent burning.
3
Add ground meat, seasonings, sugar and vinegar.
4
When meat is cooked, add spaghetti sauce and simmer until mixture thickens over a low heat.
5
(You may want to increase seasoning depending on the taste.) While meat is cooking, cook ziti noodles (follow directions on box).
6
Grate the Mozzarella cheese.
7
Preheat oven at 325u00b0.
8
In an 8 x 11-inch casserole dish place a layer of meat sauce, top with a layer of ziti, follow with a layer of grated Mozzarella cheese. Continue the layers, ending with meat sauce.
9
Cover with foil and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until cheese is cooked and bubbly.
10
Uncover and let brown for about 5 minutes.
11
Your ziti is ready.

1466

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1 lb. ground beef, turkey or chicken, 1 small onion, diced, 1 small tomato, chopped, green pepper (optional), and more.

Yes, Easy 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!

Easy Ziti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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