How to Make Baked Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a comforting baked pasta dish to satisfy your cravings and warm your soul. Whether you're looking to feed a crowd or simply want to enjoy a cozy night in with a delicious meal, baked pasta is the perfect go-to option. With its layers of rich, gooey cheese, savory sauces, and perfectly cooked pasta, this dish is a classic comfort food that never fails to impress.

One of the best things about baked pasta is that it's incredibly versatile and can be customized ...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 12 ounces brown gravy
  • ½ cup half-and-half
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch dish

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat a large frying pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot pan until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato sauce, gravy, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, garlic, oregano, and basil. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in ziti, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Stir ziti into meat sauce, then spread into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    490 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 133mg
    • Sodium: 1021mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 185mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 546mg