Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti

Name: Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons black pepper; 283 grams box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove liquid; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 454 grams lean ground beef; 237 milliliters grated mozzarella; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 57 grams 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 737 grams pasta sauce; 425 grams ricotta; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 454 grams ziti

Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 52% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 68g of protein, 35g of fat, and a total of 1011 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes. Head to the store and pick up pasta sauce, ziti, parmesan, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine.

Instructions

Cook the ziti according to the package instructions.

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Ziti

Heat oven to 400 F.In a large pot, over medium-low heat, heat the oil.

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Cooking Oil

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Oven

Pot

Add the onion, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook until the onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes.

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Pepper

Onion

Salt

Add the beef, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until no trace of pink remains, 5 to 8 minutes.

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Beef

Drain any remaining liquid.

Add the garlic and oregano (if using) and cook for 2 minutes.

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Oregano

Garlic

Add the pasta sauce and heat for 3 minutes.

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Pasta Sauce

Remove from heat.

Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat.

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Cooked Pasta

Add the Parmesan, ricotta, and spinach and toss again.

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Parmesan

Ricotta Cheese

Spinach

Spread the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or individual ramekins and sprinkle with the mozzarella.

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Mozzarella

Spread

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Baking Pan

Ramekin

Bake until the mozzarella melts, about 15 minutes.Tip: If you prefer, substitute Italian sausage for the ground beef and chopped broccoli for the spinach.To Freeze: Assemble (but do not bake) the casserole. Cover tightly with two layers of aluminum foil. Store for up to 3 months.To Reheat: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or thaw partially in the microwave. Cover and heat in a 350 F oven for 1 hour. Uncover and heat until the mozzarella melts, about 10 minutes more.

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Italian Sausage