For a richer flavor, use a combination of sweet and hot Italian sausage. Feel free to add other vegetables to the meat sauce, such as bell peppers, mushrooms, or zucchini. If you don't have provolone cheese, you can substitute with mozzarella or fontina. For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and sausage and add more vegetables. Baked ziti can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. Add 10-15 minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
Baked Ziti IV
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS3.8K
An irresistible baked ziti, layered with savory meats, creamy cheeses, and a vibrant tomato sauce. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for family gatherings or a comforting weeknight meal.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate44 g
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Cholesterol55 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein22 g
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Saturated Fat11 g
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Sodium801 mg
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Sugar10 g
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Fat25 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
02 Step
Recipe View Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta and cook according to package directions, until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain well.
03 Step
Recipe View While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onion and cook until softened and translucent (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in minced rosemary and chopped garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
04 Step
Recipe View Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 8-10 minutes). Drain off any excess grease.
05 Step
Recipe View Stir in the cooked onion mixture and marinara sauce. Season with salt to taste. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
06 Step
Recipe View In the prepared baking dish, create the first layer: Spread half of the cooked ziti pasta evenly over the bottom.
07 Step
Recipe View Next, layer with provolone cheese slices, dollops of sour cream, and spoonfuls of cottage cheese.
08 Step
Recipe View Spoon a little less than half of the meat sauce mixture over the cheese layer.
09 Step
Recipe View Repeat the layers: Add the remaining ziti pasta, mozzarella cheese, and the remaining meat sauce.
10 Step
Recipe View Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
11 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through, bubbly, and the cheeses are melted and lightly golden.
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Corene Becker
May 6, 2025This is my go-to baked ziti recipe! It's always a hit at potlucks.
Leola Purdy
Apr 24, 2024The best baked ziti ever! I would definitely make this again.
Jay Satterfield
Mar 24, 2024I added some chopped mushrooms to the sauce, and it was delicious!
Douglas Buckridge
Dec 18, 2022I used a blend of ground turkey and Italian sausage, and it turned out great! A bit lighter but still so tasty.
Maryse Feil
Jan 30, 2022Easy to follow recipe and a crowd pleaser. I'll definitely make this again!
Juliana Balistreri
Nov 5, 2021The sauce is so flavorful, and the cheeses melt perfectly. My family loves it!