Speedy Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Speedy Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ziti or penne; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound lean ground sirloin; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt; 1 (3 cups) jar marinara sauce; 1 1/2 cups (about 12 ounces) fresh ricotta; 1/2 pound packaged mozzarella, shredded; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound ziti or penne
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound lean ground sirloin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt
1 (3 cups) jar marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups (about 12 ounces) fresh ricotta
1/2 pound packaged mozzarella, shredded
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1
Preheat the oven to 450u00b0 and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ziti to the pot and boil until just al dente. Drain and return the ziti to the pot.
2
Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic, cover and cook until just softened, about 2 minutes. Add the ground sirloin, crushed red pepper and paprika and season with salt. Cook over high heat, stirring to break up the meat with a spoon, until the meat is no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Add the marinara sauce and bring to a boil. Cover partially and cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes.
3
Add the sauce to the ziti in the pot and stir to coat it thoroughly. Add the ricotta in large dollops and stir gently, leaving it in large clumps. Pour half of the ziti into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and top with half of the mozzarella and Parmigiano. Repeat with the remaining ziti and cheeses.
4
Bake the ziti on the top rack of the oven for about 15 minutes, until it is bubbling and browned. Let the ziti rest for 10 minutes before serving.

499

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 pound ziti or penne, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Speedy 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.

Speedy Baked Ziti

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