Greg's Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Greg's Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb penne pasta; 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, sliced; 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 12 lb ground beef; 12 lb Italian sausage or 12 lb ground pork; 1.5 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce (39 ounces total); salt; 1 (6 ounce) packagesliced provolone cheese; ¾ cup sour cream; ¾ cup cottage cheese; 1 (6 ounce) packageshredded mozzarella cheese; 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb penne pasta
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, sliced
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
4 garlic cloves, chopped
12 lb ground beef
12 lb Italian sausage or 12 lb ground pork
1.5 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce (39 ounces total)
salt
1 (6 ounce) packagesliced provolone cheese
¾ cup sour cream
¾ cup cottage cheese
1 (6 ounce) packageshredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

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["Boil noodles 8-10 minutes or until al dente (pasta is firm, but not hard); drain.", "Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.", "Saute onion in olive oil until transparent.", "Stir in rosemary and garlic; set aside.", "Cook ground beef and sausage in skillet over medium heat until brown.", "Stir in onion mixture and spaghetti sauce.", "Season with salt to taste.", "Reduce heat to low and simmer about 10 minutes.", "In a greased, 2-inch deep 9""x13"" baking dish, layer half of the cooked pasta, provolone cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and a little less than half of the meat mixture.", "Layer the rest of the pasta, mozzarella cheese, remaining meat mixture and Parmesan cheese.", "Store covered with foil overnight in the refrigerator, or proceed directly to next step.", "Bake uncovered at 350F for 20-30 minutes (30-35 minutes if previously refrigerated) or until heated through and cheeses are melted."]

8041

kcal

Calories

596

Fat

123

Carbs

520

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ziti pasta or 1 lb penne pasta, 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, sliced, 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, and more.

Yes, Greg's 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!

Greg's Baked Ziti

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Variations & substitutions

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