Baked Ziti III Recipe
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Baked Ziti III

By: VERDIEIIIS  
"A delicious side or main dish with beef, basil and lots of cheese. You can substitute the beef for Italian sausage or add a combination. Serve with crusty warm bread and a green salad, if desired."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
  • 6 ounces sliced provolone cheese
  • 6 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat. Add onions; saute until tender. Drain off fat and add spaghetti sauce; simmer for about 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. In a lightly greased 2 quart baking dish, place about half of the pasta; top with a layer of provolone and mozzarella cheese slices. Spread on a layer of half the spaghetti sauce mixture and sour cream.
  5. Cover with remaining pasta, cheese and sauce; sprinkle a layer of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until cheese and sauce are bubbly; serve.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 739 | Total Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 92mg

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Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2007 by spin12 
Great recipe. I took the advice of another and tossed the ziti with the sour cream before... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2005 by Mare 
I wish I could rate this 10star!!! I made this exactly per the recipe, only change I made was... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2007 by ~Elizabeth~ 
Aside from a fabulous recipe, this was SO fast. My boyfriend raved about it and so did I. Made... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2008 by iluvmyangylrose 
I read the reviews and decided to be a little creative. I mixed the ziti with sour cream,... MORE
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Reviewed on May 25, 2004 by FIGHTPILOTSWIFE 
Fantastic recipe! Made so much that I split it into two batches, freezing one (before baking)... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2005 by What a Dish! 
This was so good! I was going to make Baked Ziti I, but decided on this one due to the fresh... MORE
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Reviewed on May 22, 2006 by YCOOLEYSRQ 
I made this a day ahead for a graduation picnic. It was a hit! All ages went back for more. ... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by SOBRIEN 
Everyone I asked to try this, loved it. Definately need larger than a 2-quart baking dish. A... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by CHICKEY79 
I used 1/2 pound of beef and 1/2 pound ground italian sausage, this dish was an instant hit. ... MORE
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Reviewed on May 9, 2003 by DIALADY 
The boys loved this one. . . even though we ate it for three days! This made a lot more than... MORE

 
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