MEATY BAKED ZITI
This baked ziti recipe takes a little time to make, but it's worth it in the end! This meat sauce is way better than a jar sauce, and I use it for other Italian recipes as well. You can also make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for a few days until you are ready to eat it.
Provided by Bridget
Time 2h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato sauce, whole tomatoes with juice, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, basil, sugar, and red pepper flakes; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Turn off the heat. Transfer 3 cups sauce to a bowl and leave remaining sauce in the pot; allow to cool while you prepare ziti.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain ziti and rinse under cool water to stop it from cooking.
- Combine ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, 2 tablespoon parsley, and pepper in a bowl; stir together with a few turns but do not mix completely. Pour drained ziti into the bowl and toss until slightly combined with large lumps. Add the reserved 3 cups meat sauce and toss to combine.
- Place 1/2 of the pasta mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spoon 1/2 of the remaining sauce over top, layer with 6 slices of provolone and 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat layers: pasta mixture, remaining sauce, 6 slices provolone, and 1 cup mozzarella. Cover with foil.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese is fully melted and slightly browned, 5 to 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with parsley. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 111.2 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 39.2 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 1030.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
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Sameer Brohi
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
MR Raklb
[email protected]This recipe was a disappointment. I won't be making it again.
Emmy Ross
[email protected]The pasta was overcooked and mushy.
Berry Kiss
[email protected]The sauce was a bit too acidic for my taste.
doomdog 308
[email protected]I'm not sure why this recipe is called 'meaty' because I didn't find it to be very meaty at all.
Kanon Kanon
[email protected]This dish gets even better the next day, so it's perfect for meal prep.
sam smit
[email protected]I'm definitely adding this recipe to my regular rotation.
Muhammad Sohail shah
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual get-together.
Mohsin Bukhaari
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated when I'm ready to serve it.
Nana Obeng
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook.
Nicola Kopsch
[email protected]I used a whole wheat pasta to make this dish a little healthier.
Chijioke Lilian
[email protected]I added some crumbled sausage to the meat sauce for an extra boost of flavor.
Tumelo Zondi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ricotta cheese, so I substituted cottage cheese instead. It turned out great!
Pearl Silmon
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Smarty Mehak
[email protected]This is one of those recipes that I always have the ingredients for on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover pasta and sauce.
ShahZaib khukhar
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the ricotta cheese filling, but it really made the dish. It added a nice creaminess and richness that balanced out the tangy tomato sauce.
Gladys Mwanza
[email protected]This dish is comfort food at its finest. It's warm, hearty, and filling, and it always brings a smile to my face.
tiffy sharon
[email protected]I've tried other baked ziti recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The meat sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Luis Zuniga
[email protected]This was such a hit with my family! Easy to make and so flavorful. My husband went back for seconds!