Ingredients
Method
Prepare the Pasta
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Meat Sauce
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is cooked through. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, meat sauce, ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, and parsley. Mix well.
Bake
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
- Let the baked ziti cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
This dish can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking. Just add an extra 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
