Heavenly, Cheesy, and super easy Baked Ziti with Ground Beef
Provolone, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan makes up this cheesy goodness!
Servings: 8 servings
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!