Baked Ziti with Beef
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Cost
- $16.50
- Nutrition
- 720 cal · 48g protein
- kid-favorite
- comfort-food
- freezer-friendly
- make-ahead
- high-protein
🍳 2 pans · Picky-eater safe bet: plain noodles
Baked Ziti with Beef is a Italian weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 45 minutes, for around $17 in groceries. You'll need 2 pans, and the 8 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
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- 9x13 baking dishDon't have one? Amazon →
- 12-inch locking tongsDon't have one? Amazon →
- ColanderDon't have one? Amazon →
- Silicone spatula & turner setDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400°F and boil the ziti 2 minutes less than the package says; drain.
- Meanwhile, brown the beef with minced garlic in a large skillet, 7 minutes, until it reaches 160°F; drain. Stir in marinara and Italian seasoning.
- Toss the pasta with the meat sauce, ricotta, and 1 cup mozzarella, then spread in a 9x13 dish.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake 20 minutes until bubbly and golden in spots.
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.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 48 g
- Carbohydrates
- 62 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Sugar
- 8 g
- Fat
- 28 g
- Saturated fat
- 14 g
- Sodium
- 1,240 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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