Baked Ziti
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This baked ziti recipe is layers of pasta with meat sauce and three types of cheese, all cooked together to golden brown perfection. A hearty dinner option that's perfect for feeding a crowd!
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For the sauce:
2 tsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef ( I use 90% lean )
1 lb mild Italian sausage ( casings removed )
1/2 cup onion ( finely chopped )
2 tsp garlic ( minced )
24 ounce jar marinara sauce
8 ounce can tomato sauce
salt and pepper to taste
For the ricotta mixture:
15 ounces cottage cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese ( grated )
3/4 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese ( shredded )
For assembly:
16 ounces ziti pasta ( cooked according to package directions )
2 cups mozzarella cheese ( shredded )
2 tbsp chopped parsley
cooking spray
2 tsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef ( I use 90% lean )
1 lb mild Italian sausage ( casings removed )
1/2 cup onion ( finely chopped )
2 tsp garlic ( minced )
24 ounce jar marinara sauce
8 ounce can tomato sauce
salt and pepper to taste
For the ricotta mixture:
15 ounces cottage cheese
1 egg
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese ( grated )
3/4 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese ( shredded )
For assembly:
16 ounces ziti pasta ( cooked according to package directions )
2 cups mozzarella cheese ( shredded )
2 tbsp chopped parsley
cooking spray
Nutritions
Calories
876
Sodium
1239mg
51% DV
Fat
40g
61% DV
Protein
55g
111% DV
Carbs
63g
21% DV
Fiber
6g
25% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat21g107%
Polysaturated Fat3g21%
Monosaturated Fat15g95%
Cholesterol211mg71%
Sodium1239mg51%
Potassium673mg19%
Protein55g111%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber6g25%
Sugar6g13%
Vitamin A1026IU20%
Vitamin B61mg79%
Vitamin C7mg12%
Calcium692mg69%
Iron5mg30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.