Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Million Dollar Baked Ziti. This easy recipe features tender ziti pasta, a rich meat sauce, and a creamy, cheesy filling, all baked to bubbly perfection. Get the full recipe and indulge in this decadent dish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Boil ziti pasta as per package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
- Layer half the cooked pasta in the baking dish.
- Spread the cheese mixture over the pasta.
- Add the remaining pasta, followed by the meat sauce.
- Top with remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
