Provolone, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan makes up this cheesy goodness!
The classic Italian-American casserole dish has to be a top contender for comfort food. I feel like everyone of us growing up had some version of Ziti made by mom. If you can find the ziti noodle it has a appetizing and fulfilling texture. If you cannot a penne is a great substitute.
Admit-ably the dish does take a bit of time but well worth the effort. Al dente ziti layered in a baking dish.
Provolone
Next ricotta cheese.
Followed by a lovely beef, spaghetti sauce, and sauteed onion/garlic mix is what we will be layering the casserole dish with next.
Remaining pasta and Mozzarella
Finish with the meat sauce and Parmesan.
BAKE for 30 minutes, rest for 10 minutes
Now serve
Doesn’t that look scrumptious?
Let’s get started!
Heavenly, Cheesy, and super easy Baked Ziti with Ground Beef
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 1 6 ounce package mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary minced
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Boil the ziti pasta in salted water until al dente, drain and set aside
- In a large pan over med-high heat add the oil, and cook the rosemary, onions, and garlic. Move to a small bowl.
- Now in the same pan on med-high cook the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper, cook until browned. Drain the grease and return back to the pan.
- Add the spaghetti sauce, and onion mixture back to the pan.
- Stir and cook for 8-10 minutes on med-low. Move off the heat and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°
- In a casserole or large baking dish layer half of the ziti pasta
- Next the 6 slices of provolone cheese
- Next in large spoonfuls top the provolone with ricotta cheese. Drop doll ups evenly all over the baking dish
- Spread on half of the meat mixture next
- Next will be the remaining pasta followed by the mozzarella cheese
- Last step is the remaining meat mixture and Parmesan cheese
- BAKE AT 350° for 30 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
- Let rest for 10 minutes
- Cut and serve
- ENJOY!
