Ziti al Forno
Dinner
Ziti al Forno is a baked pasta dish with ziti noodles, meat sauce, and cheese, often served as a hearty main course.
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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Preparation time20 minutes
Cooking time30 minutes
Total time50 minutesDinner
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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