Ingredients for Best Baked Ziti
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 (24 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt (for pasta water)
- butter (to grease pan)
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How to Make Best Baked Ziti
- Bring a large pot of salted water (about 8 cups) to a rolling boil.
- Add 1 pound of ziti pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain the pasta and set aside. Rinse with cold water to stop cooking process.
- In a large skillet (12-inch), brown 1 medium onion (chopped) and 1 pound of ground beef over medium heat, breaking the beef into crumbles. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add 2 (24-ounce) jars of your favorite spaghetti sauce and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Layer as follows: 1/2 of the cooked ziti, 1 cup shredded provolone cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 of the sauce mixture, the remaining ziti, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, and the remaining sauce mixture.
- Top with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
55 g
Sugar
77g
Fat
76g
Carbs
22g
