Super Easy Meaty Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Super Easy Meaty Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef; 1 can 45 Oz Favorite pasta sauce (I enjoy Francesco Rinaldi Marinara Sauce); 1 lb Ziti of your liking; 1 Pepper; 1 Flaky peppers (if u like a bit of hotness); 1 can 15 oz Ricotta Cheese; 1 Salt; 1 oz 8 ounce bag of Mozzarella shredded cheese; 1 Egg; 1 tsp Oregano

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400F
2
Brown ground beef in a large skillet.
3
Season with salt,pepper,and Flakey peppers.
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Until no longer pink.
5
While the beef is browning.
6
Fill up a large pot with water and bring to a boil for pasta
7
Open large jar of sauce and pour into a big enough pot with lid.
8
When ground beef is done drain off excess fat (Hint: I put ground beef into a colander, this way you are sure to get rid of fat and don't lose any meat in the process) add beef to pot of pasta sauce and cook on low while waiting for the pasta to be done.
9
When water comes to a boil add pasta and cook until Al Dente.
10
Drain pasta into a colander.
11
While pasta is cooking wisk and egg into a medium size bowl add Ricotta cheese and oregano and mix together.
12
Coat the bottom of a 9inch glass baking dish with a layer of sauce
13
Add a layer of pasta
14
Add a layer of sauce
15
Add all of the Ricotta cheese mixture
16
Add a layer of Mozzarella cheese
17
Continue with pasta, sauce, and Mozzarella cheese layers until all is gone
18
Place in preheated oven and cook uncovered for 30 minutes
19
Plate and Enjoy!
20
Serve with bread and butter and a small salad!

907

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.

My Personal Notes

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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 can 45 Oz Favorite pasta sauce (I enjoy Francesco Rinaldi Marinara Sauce), 1 lb Ziti of your liking, 1 Pepper, and more.

Yes, Super Easy Meaty 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.

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Super Easy Meaty Baked Ziti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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