BEST BAKED ZITI

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This is my most favorite Italian recipe. I don't remember where I got this recipe from, but I love to make this when company comes over. Serve with a salad and some warm garlic bread. It's the next best thing to being in heaven!

Provided by Linda Tennant

Categories     Beef

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb dry ziti pasta
1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion sliced
1 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
4 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork sausage
1 1/2 (26oz.) jar spaghetti sauce
salt to taste
1 pkg (6oz.) provolone cheese, shredded
3/4 c sour cream
3/4 c cottage cheese
1 pkg (6oz.) mozzarella, shredded
2 Tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a lg. pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 min., or until al dente; drain.
  • 2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in lg. heavy skillet over med. heat. Cook onion in oil until tender. Stir in rosemary and garlic. Transfer to a small bowl. Place ground beef and sausage in the skillet. Cook over med. high heat until evenly brown. Stir in the onion mixture and the spaghetti sauce. Season with salt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 min. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 in. baking dish. In the prepared dish, layer 1/2 the cooked pasta, provolone cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and a little less than 1/2 of the meat mixture. Then layer the rest of the pasta, mozzarella cheese, remaining meat mixture, and Parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through and cheeses are melted.

TAIBO JOSLINE
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


June
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I always have leftover ziti in my fridge, so this is a perfect way to use it up.


javeedAil javeedAil
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I'm not a fan of ziti, but I loved this recipe. The sauce is so flavorful and the cheese is perfectly melted.


Dontrae
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will love.


Rapheal Meeks
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I made this recipe for my Italian grandmother and she loved it! She said it was the best baked ziti she's ever had.


NThato mshengu
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This is the best baked ziti I've ever had. The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


regain Shill
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I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved it in this recipe. It added a nice creaminess to the dish.


Samo Baloch
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This baked ziti is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, flavorful, and always hits the spot.


Ahmad Isma'eel Abdul-kareem
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Uzzol Hossain
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it.


MD Redoy Islam
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I've tried many baked ziti recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Sadia Akthar
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This is my go-to recipe for baked ziti. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nicholas Nyakuromba
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Mel Seabrook
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Delicious!


Noorsa Khan
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit.


Mr Khobaib
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I'm not a huge fan of baked ziti, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so cheesy and flavorful.


taj mohammed
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This was so easy to make and it tasted delicious! I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Megan Saunders
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add more garlic next time.


nsx neo
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This baked ziti was a hit with my family! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and cheesy. I will definitely be making this again.


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