This baked ziti recipe takes a little time to make, but it's worth it in the end! This meat sauce is way better than a jar sauce, and I use it for other Italian recipes as well. You can also make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for a few days until you are ready to eat it.
Provided by Bridget
Time 2h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato sauce, whole tomatoes with juice, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, basil, sugar, and red pepper flakes; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Turn off the heat. Transfer 3 cups sauce to a bowl and leave remaining sauce in the pot; allow to cool while you prepare ziti.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain ziti and rinse under cool water to stop it from cooking.
- Combine ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, 2 tablespoon parsley, and pepper in a bowl; stir together with a few turns but do not mix completely. Pour drained ziti into the bowl and toss until slightly combined with large lumps. Add the reserved 3 cups meat sauce and toss to combine.
- Place 1/2 of the pasta mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spoon 1/2 of the remaining sauce over top, layer with 6 slices of provolone and 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat layers: pasta mixture, remaining sauce, 6 slices provolone, and 1 cup mozzarella. Cover with foil.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese is fully melted and slightly browned, 5 to 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with parsley. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 111.2 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 39.2 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 1030.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
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kiran kiran
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Tebo Brian
[email protected]This baked ziti is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Paru Kc
[email protected]So delicious! This recipe is a must-try. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the ziti is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it.
Pan nep
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The sauce was flavorful and the ziti was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Meshe Khan
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
QuZ 26 Yuzzo 45
[email protected]This baked ziti is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.
ziyad typist
[email protected]So delicious! This recipe is a must-try. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the ziti is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it.
Ace Dority
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The sauce was flavorful and the ziti was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
BIDO _NGL
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
PUBG FANS
[email protected]This baked ziti is amazing! The flavors are incredible and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Kian Mason
[email protected]Delicious! This recipe is a keeper. I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it.
Mohammad Ali Shamass
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The sauce was so flavorful and the ziti was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Mary Kembel
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success. The sauce is flavorful and the ziti is cooked perfectly. I like to add a little extra cheese on top before baking it, and it always comes out bubbly and golden brown.
Helen Martinez
[email protected]This baked ziti recipe is a winner! It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends. The combination of ground beef, sausage, and ricotta cheese is delicious, and the ziti noodles cook up perfectly al dente. I always make a double batch