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Ziti al Forno

Ziti al Forno is a baked pasta dish with ziti noodles, meat sauce, and cheese, often served as a hearty main course.

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Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a pan, cook ground beef or sausage with onion and garlic until browned. Stir in marinara sauce.

Step 4

In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper.

Step 5

Combine cooked pasta with meat sauce and ricotta mixture. Transfer to a baking dish.

Step 6

Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

Step 7

Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

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imagePreparation time20 minutes
imageCooking time30 minutes
imageTotal time50 minutes
Dinner

Difficulty level

Medium

Dishes

6

Allergens

Wheat, Dairy

Cuisine

Italian Cuisine

Diet type

Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition facts

Hearty and cheesy with a comforting, baked texture.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ziti pasta
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 lb ground beef or sausage
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
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