Classic Baked Ziti

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Cook 30 min
  • Ready 50 min

Ingredients

  1. 1 lb lean ground beef
  2. 1 cup onion, chopped
  3. 2 garlic cloves, minced
  4. 32 oz jar meatless spaghetti sauce
  5. 1 cup chicken broth
  6. 1 tsp dried oregano, leaves
  7. 16 oz package ziti, cooked and drained
  8. 1 mozzarella cheese, shredded
  9. 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onions, and garlic over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is browned; stirring frequently.
  3. Stir in spaghetti sauce, chicken broth, and oregano.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir 1 cup of the sauce into the cooked ziti noodles.
  6. Spoon 1/2 of the ziti mixture into a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
  8. Top with 2 cups sauce, then remaining ziti mixture and remaining sauce.
  9. Cover and bake 20 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  11. Return to oven and bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe originally inspired by Food.com

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 (142 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 Calories from Fat 92
% Daily Value
Total Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 48mg 15%
Sodium 326mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Sugars 3g 10%
Protein 25g 48%

SmartPoints: 11