Million Dollar Baked Ziti Recipe
This Million Dollar Baked Ziti recipe is the ultimate comfort food, loaded with layers of creamy cheese, savory marinara, and perfectly baked ziti pasta.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Add marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cream cheese, eggs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Layer the baking dish: spread a layer of meat sauce, followed by half of the pasta, half of the cheese mixture, and half of the mozzarella. Repeat layers.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil, bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or Italian sausage for variation.
- Make ahead: Assemble the ziti, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of dish
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
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