Creamy Cheesy Baked Ziti
Ground beef, ziti, ricotta, sour cream, and marinara baked under melted mozzarella and Parmesan.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Large pot
- 9 by 13 inch baking dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 24 oz marinara sauce jar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz ricotta cheese
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown. Brown the beef, drain the fat, and stir in the seasonings.
- Boil. Cook the ziti until al dente and drain.
- Mix. Stir the pasta with the beef, marinara, ricotta, sour cream, and Parmesan.
- Assemble. Heat the oven to 375 F, spread in a greased dish, and top with mozzarella.
- Bake. Bake covered 25 minutes, then uncovered 15 to 20 minutes until bubbly.
Notes
Substitutions: Use Italian sausage or ground turkey.
Tips: Undercook the pasta slightly.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition is calculated per serving.