Mindy'S Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Mindy'S Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 (16 oz.) pkg. ziti macaroni; 15 oz. Ricotta cheese; 1 lb. shredded Mozzarella cheese; 3 big jars Ragu fresh Italian sauce; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1/4 c. chopped parsley; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper

Servings: persons

1
Cook ziti, drain.
2
Cook meat with a little bit of the sauce. Spoon off fat.
3
Add meat to Ricotta.
4
Add together egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, parsley and 1/2 the Mozzarella.
5
Mix.
6
Add this to meat-cheese mixture.
7
Now add ziti and mix well.
8
Add 1/2 of the sauce, a little at a time, mixing gently.
9
Put some sauce in the bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
10
Put the ziti mixture in dish and cover with remaining sauce.
11
Now sprinkle the remaining Mozzarella cheese on top.
12
Bake, covered, at 350u00b0 for 20 to 40 minutes, until bubbling.

961

kcal

Calories

Fat

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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1 (16 oz.) pkg. ziti macaroni, 15 oz. Ricotta cheese, 1 lb. shredded Mozzarella cheese, and more.

Yes, Mindy'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!

Mindy'S Baked Ziti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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