Description
Indulge in this decadent Million Dollar Baked Ziti, featuring layers of ziti pasta, savory ground beef, creamy cheeses, and aromatic marinara sauce baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown Beef: In a skillet, brown ground beef with garlic, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat.
- Layer Ingredients: In a bowl, mix ricotta, sour cream, 1 cup mozzarella, and Parmesan. Layer half of cooked ziti in a baking dish, top with half of meat sauce, and half of cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle remaining mozzarella, and bake until cheese melts.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the recipe by adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms to the layers.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg