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Savory Baked Ziti with ricotta, mozzarella, and fresh basil, served in a white casserole dish.

Lasagna Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course main, pasta
Cuisine italian-american
Servings 8
Calories 334 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 2 cups Pasta shells
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 12 oz pasta sauce
  • Sprig of fresh basil leaves
  • Pinch of salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook until no longer pink. Add the chopped onions and cook for another 3 minutes, breaking the meat into crumbles. Season with salt and pepper.
    Sautéed ground beef with onions in a black skillet on white surface.
  • According to the package instructions, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water. Drain and set aside. Combine the cooked pasta, ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese in a bowl.
    Cream cheese mixture for baking with herbs and shredded cheese in a white bowl.
  • Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with the cooked beef. Top with the pasta sauce.
    Baked ziti casserole topped with cheese and tomato sauce, ready to bake.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese and bake uncovered until the cheese is melted, about 5-10 minutes. Remove the lasagna casserole from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
    Creamy baked ziti pasta with melted cheese and marinara sauce in a white dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 19gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 431mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Lasagna Casserole
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