Get ready for an easy-to-follow recipe that promises not just great taste but also a wonderful time in your kitchen. Our baked Ziti pasta, a popular Italian-American dish, is a fabulous comfort meal to enjoy with your folks!
Ingredients:
– 1 pound dry Ziti pasta
– 1 onion, chopped
– 1 pound lean ground beef
– 2 (26 ounce) jars marinara sauce
– 6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
– 1 ½ cups sour cream
– 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
– 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 bunch fresh basil leaves (optional)
Directions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab a large pot and bring lightly salted water to a boil. Drop in Ziti pasta and cook until al dente; approximately 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
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In a large skillet, fry onion and ground beef over medium heat until brown. After draining off the excess fat, add marinara sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Use a baking dish to spread cooked ziti, then layer with provolone cheese slices, sour cream, the skillet mixture, mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until cheeses are melted.
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For a splendid touch, garnish the bubbly, hot pasta with fresh basil leaves!
Voila! Doesn’t it look delicious? Treat your loved ones to this easy and authentic baked Ziti pasta. The melty cheese, savory beef, and robust marinara sauce combination will surely warm their hearts. Bon appétit!
Remember, cooking isn’t just about following a procedure; it’s also about putting love into your dishes, so don’t be afraid to play with the recipe. Add in your favorite seasonings or swap out the beef for other proteins. There’s no end to the variations!
Please comment below if you try this recipe, we’d love to know how it turns out!
Happy Cooking! 🍽️
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