Million Dollar Baked Ziti Recipe
This Million Dollar Baked Ziti recipe is the ultimate comfort food, loaded with layers of pasta, creamy cheese, flavorful meat sauce, and baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef or sausage with garlic until browned. Drain excess grease and stir in marinara sauce.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta, sour cream, cream cheese, half the Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Layer the dish: spread half the pasta, then half the cheese mixture, then half the meat sauce. Repeat layers and top with mozzarella and remaining Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Substitute ground turkey or a vegetarian meat substitute for a lighter or vegetarian version.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicier kick.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
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