Million Dollar Baked Ziti - Easy Recipes for Dinner
This Million Dollar Baked Ziti is packed with rich flavors and creamy layers, perfect for any easy recipes night!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 container (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the marinara sauce to the beef and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, sour cream, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Spread half of the cooked ziti in the prepared dish.
- Top with the ricotta mixture, then half of the meat sauce, and sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella.
- Repeat the layers with remaining ziti, meat sauce, and mozzarella.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired before serving.