Baked Ziti
🏡 A family favorite
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Cost
- $11.00
🍳 2 pans · Picky-eater safe bet: plain noodles
Baked Ziti is a Italian weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 50 minutes, for around $11 in groceries. You'll need 2 pans, and the 5 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain noodles works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Simple green salad (5 min)
Contains: Dairy · Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
Set these out before you start — it saves hunting through drawers mid-recipe.
- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- 9x13 baking dishDon't have one? Amazon →
- ColanderDon't have one? Amazon →
- Silicone spatula & turner setDon't have one? Amazon →
- Wooden spoonsDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Ziti pasta
- 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
- 1 jar Low-sodium marinara sauce
- 1½ cups Shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- ¼ tsp Salt
Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook the ziti in salted boiling water until just al dente, then drain.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 160°F. Drain the fat, then stir in the marinara sauce.
- Combine the cooked ziti with the meat sauce in a baking dish, top with mozzarella cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
On the side: Simple green salad (5 min)
1 bag bagged salad greens, 1 bottle salad dressing
- Put the greens in a bowl and toss with dressing just before serving.
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