San Giorgio Baked Ziti

San Giorgio Baked Ziti

1 servings
You can't go wrong making this incredible San Giorgio baked ziti! With just a handful of ingredients and 30 minutes in the oven, you'll have a scrumptious meal the entire family will love.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces San Giorgio ziti
  • 3/4 pound ground beef
  • 1 jar pasta sauce

    24-ounce

  • 1 container ricotta cheese

    15-ounce

  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

    divided, 8 ounces

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook the ziti according to package instructions and drain.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it's no longer pink. Drain. Mix in the pasta sauce and reduce the heat to low. Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, basil, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Toss the cooked ziti in the meat sauce.

  5. 5

    Spoon half of the pasta mixture into a 9x13x2-inch baking dish. Top it with the cheese mixture. Layer the remaining pasta and sprinkle with 1 cup mozzarella and grated Parmesan.

  6. 6

    Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil. Bake it for 25 minutes, remove the foil, and bake it for 5 minutes more, or until the cheese starts to bubble.

  7. 7

    Let the baked ziti rest for 5 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!

San Giorgio Baked Ziti

San Giorgio Baked Ziti

45 min1 servings

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About this Recipe

Searching for a hearty, comforting meal that comes together quickly and pleases everyone at the table? This incredible San Giorgio Baked Ziti recipe is your answer, delivering classic flavors with minimal fuss. What makes this baked ziti shine is its delightful simplicity. With just a handful of straightforward ingredients like savory ground beef, rich ricotta, and plenty of mozzarella, you can achieve a truly satisfying dish. It’s a fuss-free way to get a delicious, bubbling-hot dinner on the table. Prepare for a comforting classic that will fill your kitchen with inviting aromas. You'll enjoy tender ziti pasta layered with a robust pasta sauce, seasoned ground beef, and a creamy ricotta mixture. Each forkful promises a delightful blend of textures: the hearty bite of pasta and meat, the velvety smoothness of ricotta, and the irresistible pull of melted, golden-brown mozzarella cheese on top. This is pure, unadulterated comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or a casual family get-together. While this recipe is perfect as is, it's also wonderfully adaptable. You can easily swap the ground beef for ground Italian sausage or even a plant-based ground meat alternative to suit different tastes. For an extra layer of flavor, consider mixing in some chopped fresh parsley with your ricotta or sprinkling more grated Parmesan cheese over the top before baking. If you're out of dried basil, a pinch of dried oregano makes a good stand-in. This satisfying San Giorgio Baked Ziti is ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or any occasion where you need a dependable crowd-pleaser. Serve it alongside a crisp green salad and some crusty garlic bread to complete a truly memorable meal.

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