Ziti Baked

Name: Ziti Baked
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: dry ziti pasta 1 lb; onion, chopped 1 pc; lean ground beef 1 lb; spaghetti sauce 2 oz; provolone cheese, sliced 6 oz; sour cream 1 cup; mozzarella cheese, shredded 6 oz; grated Parmesan cheese 2 l

578kcal

25gram

28gram

58gram

15mpreparing time

45mcooking time

0madditional time

1htotal time

Baked ziti is a delicious Italian pasta smothered in rich tomato sauce and topped with melted cheese. Each layer of this flavorful casserole is infused with the rich flavor of spices and herbs. The golden cheese crust hides a delicate pasta that remains perfectly al dente. This cozy homemade dish is ideal for a family dinner or a holiday table, combining ease of preparation and the exquisite taste of classic Italian cuisine.

dry ziti pasta

1 lb

onion, chopped

1 pc

lean ground beef

1 lb

spaghetti sauce

2 oz

provolone cheese, sliced

6 oz

sour cream

1 cup

mozzarella cheese, shredded

6 oz

grated Parmesan cheese

2 l

Steps

1.Step 1

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil, add ziti pasta, cook until al dente, about 8 minutes, then drain.

2.Step 2

Meanwhile, cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat; then, add spaghetti sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.

3.Step 3

Adjust the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

4.Step 4

Spread half of the ziti in the bottom of the prepared dish, then top with Provolone cheese, sour cream, half of the meat sauce, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese, and the remaining meat sauce. Finally, top with grated Parmesan cheese.

5.Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and the cheeses have melted, approximately 30 minutes.