Baked Ziti Recipe
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Baked Ziti

By: Elaine Anderson  
"I enjoy making this dish for family and friends. It's easy to prepare, and I like to get creative with the sauce. For example, sometimes I might add my home-canned tomatoes, mushrooms or vegetables. -Elaine Anderson Aliquippa, Pennsylvania"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces ziti or other small tube pasta
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce. In a bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
  2. Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture and toss to coat. Spoon a third of the meat sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish; top with half of the pasta mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining meat sauce.
  3. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2007 by kayess 
This recipe is very like the one my mom made for us when we were kids. It's important to put... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2007 by ~TAYLOR~ 
This recipe was quick, easy and turned out well for us. I only used one pound of ground beef,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2009 by RussellC 
Ya know what this needs to make it 5 stars?...Italian Sausage! Substituting half of the ground... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2007 by whit 
Amazing recipe! My fiance asks me to make this all the time. The cook time is perfect for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2008 by PennyNC 
This recipe was easy and tasted wonderful. It wasn't too dry,saucy or cheesy with just the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by amc 
I made this recipe twice, once using ground beef, and once using ground turkey; and both were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2007 by Trent 
Easy and tasty!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2007 by BRANDI7920 
Wonderful recipe, yummy comfort food that is fast and easy to prepare on a busy weeknight. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2008 by allik77 
I made 2 pans of this for our bible study group and there was NONE left. Excellent. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2009 by cperez 
Made this for dinner tonight it was so good added chopped onion and garlic and a can of rotel... MORE

 
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