BAKED ZITI WITH FRESH TOMATOES

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I prepare the meat sauce ahead of time, so it saves precious moments when we come in after working out in the fields! -Barbara Johnson, Decker, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
3 pounds plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 15 tomatoes)
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces uncooked ziti
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook the beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, salt, basil and pepper. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally., Cook ziti according to package directions; drain. Place in a large bowl. Stir in sauce and 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Old Memories
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I've never made baked ziti before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out perfectly.


Keneilwe Mandevu
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


DINGHANA FRANK (Dj Lapaz)
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I'm not a fan of baked ziti, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and cheesy.


Idalia Duarte
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. It's a great meatless meal.


Kelileng Wendy Mathye
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This recipe is a bit too high in calories for me, but it's worth it on special occasions.


Keren Appiah-Kubi
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up fresh tomatoes.


Kyla Casey
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


omar alii
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I loved this dish. The cheese and pasta were cooked perfectly.


Rockie Sugg
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The instructions were a bit unclear, but I figured it out and the dish turned out great.


canned tuna
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and oregano and it was much better.


Mame Dagne
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This is my new favorite pasta dish. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Abed
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Christopher Alstrup
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This dish was easy to make and tasted amazing. I loved the combination of the fresh tomatoes and the creamy cheese.


Rene Anaya
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The flavors were well-balanced and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


ayman hasan
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This baked ziti was a hit with my family! The fresh tomatoes added a delicious sweetness and the cheese was perfectly melted and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.