The Cheesiest Baked Pasta Ever (Baked Ziti 2 Ways)
Ah yes, lasagna's cousin... or well not really but this is a much easier, arguably cheesier, casserole style pasta dish that is full of well... lots of cheese, rich meaty tomato sauce, and of course ziti pasta. But we are taking it several steps further to take it far beyond what it normally is.
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Baked Ziti Recipe | Baked Pasta Dishes | Chef Zee Cooks
Baked Ziti is seriously one of my all time favorite baked pasta dishes. This pasta casserole is honestly super easy to make, affordable, and a great dinner idea whenever you're in a rush or want something that will be done quickly. This is also a great last minute holiday dish idea and a great meatless dinner recipe. My Grandma Kay taught me how to make this delicious pasta dish. In our family, we actually enjoy our baked ziti with no meat which makes this a great baked ziti vegetarian option. I hope you enjoy and don't forget to join the Chef Zee Family!
Ingredients:
1 lbs Ziti or Penne Pasta
4 cups Marinara Sauce
12 oz Ricotta Cheese
2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
½ cup Parmesan Cheese
Fresh Basil
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
0:00 Start
1:32 Ingredients
1:41 Preparing Baked Ziti Filling
2:07 Cooking Pasta for Baked Ziti
3:03 Preparing Baked Ziti
5:25 Cooking Baked Ziti In The Oven
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Baked Ziti Recipe
1 lb Italian Sausage
3/4 pound ground beef
1 box of ziti or penne noodles
1 green and red bell pepper diced
1 onion diced
1/ 4 cup of mushrooms diced
4 cloves of garlic minced
Salt
Pepper
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Italian seasoning
15 oz of ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese
2 1/2 to 3 cups of Mozzarella Cheese
14 oz can of diced tomatoes
32 oz of pasta sauce or marinara
Preheat the oven to 350
Add about a tablespoon of olive oil to a pot and Salute your diced onions, bell peppers and mushrooms for about 5 minutes then add in the garlic and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
In the same pot brown the Italian sausage and ground beef. Seasoning it with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
Boil the ziti noodles in salted water per package instructions.
Drain the excess grease from the meat then pour in diced tomatoes and the pasta sauce. Season to taste with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic and onion powder. You can add a little sugar to cut the acidity of the sauce if you want.
In a large bowl mix together the ricotta cheese, eggs, parsley, Parmesan and mozzarella cheese,
Mix in the ziti noodles then about 1 1/2 cup for the sauce.
Coat the bottom of a baking dish with the meat sauce top that with cheese. You can add a little bit of cheese on top of the noodle if you want. Repeat these steps ending with the sauce at the top. Spread the Mozzarella cheese on top of the sauce and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes and enjoy!
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Ingredients:
1 Pound Ground Beef
1 Pound ground sausage
1 box ziti noodles
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups water
4 12oz cans tomato sauce
1 Green bell Pepper
1 small onion
1 red bell pepper
4 cloves of garlic
Mozzarela Cheese
Italian Seasoning
All Purpose seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
The Best Baked Ziti - Food Wishes
If there’s a large Italian-American community near where you live, there’s a great chance you’re familiar with baked ziti. Done right, it’s a real crowd pleaser, and an easier to make alternative to lasagna. And what does “done right” mean? You’re about to see. Enjoy!
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