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Baked Ziti With Ricotta Video-
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Baked Ziti Recipe-
Baked ziti pasta is a popular Italian-American dish made with ziti pasta, a meaty tomato sauce and loaded with cheese. This dish is like taking a classic lasagna recipe and bolognese and combining the two.
Serve with-
There are so many different side dishes that go with the baked ziti. Aside from the classic breadsticks or an easy salad, here are some of our favorite options:
Roasted BroccoliAsparagusRoasted VegetablesCorn on the Cob
How to Make Baked Ziti-
A baked casserole doesn’t get any easier than this one!
Cook pasta– Cook the pasta al dente!Brown meat– Saute the meat with onions. Add the garlic and season.Add marinara– Stir in the marina and tomatoes.Combine– Add the cooked pasta to the meat sauce.Casserole dish– Transfer half the mixture to the casserole dish. Spread half of the ricotta cheese, then add half the mozzarella and parmesan. Repeat with the second layer.Bake– Cover the dish with foil. Bake the ziti and enjoy.
Frequently asked questions-
Made ahead-
This is a great dish to make ahead. Completely make the recipe up to 2 days in advance. Cover tightly and refrigerate. Then, just bake per instruction.
storing-
How long will it last? Once baked, refrigerate in an airtight container, the ziti will last 4 days. Reheat to serve.Freezing baked ziti– To freeze the baked ziti, you’ll want to prepare per instruction but do not bake. Cover tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake per instructions.
More Pasta Recipes to Try-
Chicken CarbonaraFettuccine AlfredoSpaghetti and MeatballsLasagna RecipeBroccoli Chicken AlfredoChicken Alfredo Lasagna
