Meaty Ziti Casserole Recipe

Name: Meaty Ziti Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground chuck (ground beef) lean; 1/2 pound ground turkey; 1 cup onions chopped; 1 cup mushrooms sliced; 3/4 cup green bell peppers chopped; 2 each garlic cloves minced; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup parsley leaves chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 each tomatoes whole, undrained and chopped (14 1/2 oz.) cans; 6 ounces tomato paste; 3 cups pasta, ziti cooked; 1 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated fresh grated

Servings: persons

1/2 pound ground chuck (ground beef) lean
1/2 pound ground turkey
1 cup onions chopped
1 cup mushrooms sliced
3/4 cup green bell peppers chopped
2 each garlic cloves minced
1 cup water
1/4 cup parsley leaves chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 each tomatoes whole, undrained and chopped (14 1/2 oz.) cans
6 ounces tomato paste
3 cups pasta, ziti cooked
1 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated fresh grated

1
Cook ground chuck and turkey in a Dutch oven over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble.
2
Drain and pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
3
Coat pan with cooking spray; add onion, mushroom, bell pepper and garlic; saute 4 minutes until tender.
4
Return turkey mixture to pan, add water and next 6 ingredients.
5
Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Remove from heat and cool slightly.
7
Add pasta; stir well.
8
Spoon into 13x9x2 baking dish, cover with heavy aluminum foil; cut 3 slashes in foil.
9
Bake at 375F (190C) for 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
10
Uncover; top with cheese.
11
Cover and let stand 5 minutes.

1020

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound ground chuck (ground beef) lean, 1/2 pound ground turkey, 1 cup onions chopped, 1 cup mushrooms sliced, and more.

Yes, Meaty Ziti Casserole 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.

Meaty Ziti Casserole

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