How to Make Baked Ziti IV - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked ziti is a classic Italian-American dish that is a favorite in many households. Whether you're looking for a comforting weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing dish for a potluck or dinner party, this recipe for Baked Ziti IV is sure to be a hit. With its layers of pasta, savory meat sauce, and gooey cheese, it's a hearty and satisfying dish that never fails to please.

What sets this recipe apart from the rest is the rich and flavorful meat sauce. Made with a combination of ground bee...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry ziti pasta
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ½ pound ground beef
  • ½ pound ground pork sausage
  • 1 ½ (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
  • salt to taste
  • 1 (6 ounce) package provolone cheese, sliced
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ¾ cup cottage cheese
  • 1 (6 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in oil until tender. Stir in rosemary and garlic. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Place ground beef and sausage in the skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Stir in the onion mixture and the spaghetti sauce. Season with salt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In the prepared dish, layer 1/2 of the cooked pasta, provolone cheese, sour cream, cottage cheese, and a little less than 1/2 of the meat mixture. Then layer the rest of the pasta, mozzarella cheese, remaining meat mixture, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until heated through and cheeses are melted.
  • Nutrition

    489 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 801mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 288mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 538mg