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Creamy baked pasta casserole with melted cheese and fresh herbs, served in a rustic dish.

One Pot Baked Ziti

Close-up of a smiling woman with curly dark hair sitting indoors at a cafe or restaurant.Amy Golden
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course, pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 431 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 4 cups uncooked Ziti pasta
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Herbs
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 8 ounce Ricotta
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan finely shredded
  • 1 cup Mozzarella shredded

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe pot with a lid. Add in the ground beef, onion, and garlic and brown on medium to high heat for 5-8 minutes.
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  • Pour the pasta, marinara sauce, Worcestershire sauce, beef stock, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper into the pot and give it a good stir together. Replace the lid and bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 - 20 minutes.
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  • Once the meat sauce and pasta are cooked and the liquid has cooked away stir in the ricotta, and half the Parmesan.
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  • Sprinkle over the mozzarella and the rest of the Parmesan and bake in the oven, uncovered for 10 - 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbled, and golden brown on top.
    Creamy baked pasta casserole topped with shredded cheese and Parmesan.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 26gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 905mgFiber: 3g
Keyword One Pot Baked Ziti
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