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Baked Ziti with Ground Beef and Sausage
Ah, Baked Ziti – the dish that makes everyone ask for seconds and forget their diet
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🛒 Quick Ingredients
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🍳 Quick Cooking Steps
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Cook ziti pasta in salted water until al dente
Brown ground beef and sausage in a skillet
Add marinara sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper
Mix cooked pasta with meat sauce in a bowl
Spread half the mixture in baking dish
Dollop ricotta cheese over pasta mixture
Layer with remaining pasta and sauce
Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes
Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes
Garnish with fresh basil and serve
📊 Nutrition Facts
📦 Storage & Meal Prep
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Great with garlic bread or saladnPair with a refreshing drinknTop with crushed red pepper for spice
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Not cooking pasta enough causes mushinessnForgetting to cover baking dish can dry it outnUsing too little sauce leads to dryness
🎨 Recipe Variations
- Vegetarian version with mushrooms and spinachnAdd peppers for extra flavornUse different cheese blends for variety
❓ Quick Cooking Q&A
Yes, it adds more fiber!
Absolutely, it freezes well!
Ground turkey or chicken works fine.
Yes, spinach and zucchini are great additions.
Add red pepper flakes or spicy sausage.
