Taco Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Taco Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces ziti pasta; 1/2 lb ground chuck; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (mild, medium, hot); 1 (8 ounce) bottle taco sauce; 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese; 1 1/4 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

8 ounces ziti pasta
1/2 lb ground chuck
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (mild, medium, hot)
1 (8 ounce) bottle taco sauce
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 1/4 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
sour cream (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Cook pasta according to the package directions; drain.
2
Heat skillet over medium heat. Crumble in ground chuck; stir in salt and chili powder. Cook. Stir occasionaly. In large bowl combine salsa and taco sauce; reserve 1/2 cup. Stir beef mixture and reserved pasta into remaining salsa mixture.
3
Place half of pasta mixture into baking dish. Combine ricotta, 1 cup shredded cheese, and cilantro; spread over pasta in dish. Top with remaining pasta mixture; spread with reserved salsa mixture. Cover with foil and bake 40-45 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 5-10 minutes. Serve with sour cream.

398

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces ziti pasta, 1/2 lb ground chuck, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and more.

Yes, Taco 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.

Taco Baked Ziti

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