Layer half the cooked pasta in the baking dish Recipe
Indulge in this decadent Million Dollar Baked Ziti recipe that combines layers of pasta, savory meat sauce, and a rich cheese blend for a truly luxurious dining experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 1 pound ziti pasta
Meat Sauce:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish:
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil ziti until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the Meat Sauce: Sauté garlic, brown ground beef, add marinara sauce, and season.
- Mix the Cheeses: Combine ricotta, sour cream, and 1 cup mozzarella.
- Assemble the Dish: Layer pasta, cheese mixture, meat sauce, remaining pasta, and cheeses in the baking dish.
- Bake: Cover with foil, bake for 20 mins, then uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 mins.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Million Dollar Baked Ziti, Baked Ziti Recipe, Pasta Casserole
