Italy In A Dish Recipe

A nostalgic and flavorful baked ziti recipe, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or a fun family project! This easy-to-follow recipe layers delicious hamburger, rich tomato sauce, and melty cheese over perfectly cooked noodles for a taste of Italy in every bite. Relive your childhood memories or create new ones with this classic dish.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 902.8 kcal
Protein 105g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Italy In A Dish

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How to Make Italy In A Dish

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, and oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. In a large baking dish (9x13 inch), layer half of the cooked ziti, half of the meat sauce, and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  7. Repeat layers with remaining ziti, meat sauce, and cheese, reserving a little cheese for topping.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and oregano over the top.
  9. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly, and cheese is melted and golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

80 g

Sugar

57g

Fat

91g

Carbs

32g