Authentic Italian Baked Ziti Recipe

Best Baked Ziti Ever The Stay At Home Chef

WebMar 31, 2020 · Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the cheese topping in a small mixing bowl by combining cream cheese, …

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1. Pour olive oil into a large, deep skillet, over medium-high heat. Add in ground beef and brown, 5 minutes. Add in diced onions, and mushrooms (optional). Saute for 5 to 7 minutes until onions are soft and translucent, and ground beef is cooked through.
2. Add in garlic and tomato paste and toast for 2 minutes. Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir in basil, oregano, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until pasta is ready.
3. Cook pasta in boiling water, according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
4. Prepare the cheese topping in a small mixing bowl by combining cream cheese, ricotta, and parmesan. Mix together until smooth.

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Healthy Baked Ziti Pasta The Clean Eating Couple

WebJan 20, 2022 · Brown the turkey, garlic and pepper until completely cooked (approximately 10 minutes) + set aside. In the pot you boiled the pasta, …

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1. Preheat oven to 350. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil ziti until al dente- approximately 6 minutes. Check your pasta box and I would suggest to cook ½ the time they recommend. Remember, the ziti will continue to cook in the oven!
2. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a separate pan. Brown the turkey until completely cooked (approximately 10 minutes) + set aside.
3. In a mixing bowl, mix together 1 cup of mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan cheese, basil + pepper. Toss the cooked ziti with the cheese mixture and stir.
4. Stir in ground turkey, tomatoes + spices to pasta/cheese mixture. Pour pasta mixture into 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cup of mozzarella cheese on top of the pasta mixture.

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