Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Baked Ziti with Ground Beef—the ultimate comfort food that will have everyone coming back for seconds! 🧀🍝
Ingredients:
For the Pasta:
- 1 pound (450g) ziti or penne pasta
- Salt for pasta water
For the Meat Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (24 oz / 680g) jar of marinara or pasta sauce (or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cheese Layer:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley or basil
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)