Name: "3-Cheese Million Dollar Baked Ziti Worth Every Bite"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 pound ziti pasta; 1 pound ground beef; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 24 ounces marinara sauce; 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste

“3-Cheese Million Dollar Baked Ziti Worth Every Bite”

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A rich and indulgent baked ziti dish loaded with cheese and savory flavors.

Author: RecipeZest
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Category: Pasta
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American
Diet: Low Lactose

Ingredients

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1 pound ziti pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
24 ounces marinara sauce
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Cook ziti pasta according to package directions.
Brown ground beef with onion and garlic.
Mix cooked pasta, beef mixture, marinara sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Transfer to a baking dish.
Top with extra mozzarella.
Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.

Notes

Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Substitute Italian sausage for ground beef if preferred.
Freezes well for later meals.

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