Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces ziti pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 24 ounces marinara sauce
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Garlic powder
- Dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Cook ziti in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain excess fat.
- Mix marinara sauce, garlic powder, and oregano into the browned meat; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Layer half of the cooked ziti in the baking dish, followed by half of the meat sauce and dollops of half of the ricotta cheese. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes; uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg