This is the baked ziti recipe you’ll come back to again and again. Incredibly hearty and layered with rich tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, and a blanket of melted cheese, it’s the definition of comfort in a baking dish. Perfect for feeding a crowd or creating delicious leftovers for the week.
Yields: 6-8 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Pasta & Sauce:
- 1 lb ziti or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 (24 oz) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Cheese Layer:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
