Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces ziti pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 4 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook ziti pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until no longer pink; stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning, simmering for 5 minutes.
- Mix ricotta with half of the mozzarella and Parmesan; season with salt and pepper.
- Layer half of the ziti in the baking dish, followed by meat sauce and dollops of the ricotta mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with meat sauce on top.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg