Baked Ziti With Meat Sauce

Baked Ziti With Meat Sauce: I remember eating spaghetti at least once a week when I was a kid. For some reason that has eluded me, I was never bored with it. My fondness for pasta persists even now. Pasta is one of my favorite foods.

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Pasta is a staple in my home, and I prepare it many times a week with no complaints from my loved ones. Why? Because I am always trying new things! We may eat spaghetti one day and vegetarian lasagna the next. My boys will eat just about anything I cook for them.

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1 pound ground beef

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 c. diced tomatoes

1 teaspoon onion powder

6 ounces can tomato paste

1 c. water

2 teaspoons sugar

1 teaspoon parsley flakes, optional

3 c. cooked penne pasta

2 1/2 c. shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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HOW TO MAKE BAKED ZITI WITH MEAT SAUCE

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 50 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins

Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain when done and run under cold water.

Step 2: Into a pan, add the ground beef. Then, season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink.

Step 3: Drain the grease once the meat browns, then add in 1 tsp minced garlic along with the tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Mix well.

Step 4: Then, sprinkle with sugar and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 5: In a baking dish, scoop the meat sauce and top with pasta. Stir well and sprinkle with 1 c of cheese. Mix the cheese until well incorporated.

Step 6: On top, sprinkle the rest of the cheese, followed by some parsley flakes.

Step 7: Place in the oven and bake for about 40 to 45 minutes, uncovered.

Step 8: Remove from the oven when done and allow the Ziti to sit for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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BAKED ZITI WITH MEAT SAUCE

I remember eating spaghetti at least once a week when I was a kid. For some reason that has eluded me, I was never bored with it. My fondness for pasta persists even now. Pasta is one of my favorite foods. Pasta is a staple in my home, and I prepare it many times a week with no complaints from my loved ones. Why? Because I am always trying new things! We may eat spaghetti one day and vegetarian lasagna the next. My boys will eat just about anything I cook for them!

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

  

• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 c. diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 6 ounces can tomato paste
• 1 c. water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon parsley flakes optional
• 3 c. cooked penne pasta
• 2 1/2 c. shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain when done and run under cold water.
• Step 2: Into a pan, add the ground beef. Then, season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink.
• Step 3: Drain the grease once the meat browns, then add in 1 tsp minced garlic along with the tomatoes, tomato paste, and water. Mix well.
• Step 4: Then, sprinkle with sugar and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
• Step 5: In a baking dish, scoop the meat sauce and top with pasta. Stir well and sprinkle with 1 c of cheese. Mix the cheese until well incorporated.
• Step 6: On top, sprinkle the rest of the cheese, followed by some parsley flakes.
• Step 7: Place in the oven and bake for about 40 to 45 minutes, uncovered.
• Step 8: Remove from the oven when done and allow the Ziti to sit for about 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!