Easy Ziti Bake

Easy Ziti Bake
The recipe Easy Ziti Bake can be made in approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes. One portion of this dish contains approximately 24g of protein, 19g of fat, and a total of 419 calories. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up eggs, parmesan cheese, carton ricotta cheese, and a few other things to make it today. It works well as a main course. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Easy Ziti Bake, Ziti Bake, and Meatball and Ziti Bake.

Instructions

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Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce.
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In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese.
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Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture and stir until blended.
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Spoon a third of the meat sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; top with half of the pasta mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining meat sauce.
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Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
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Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
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Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 5 m.
Servings8
Health Score11
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