Beefy Baked Ziti

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This beefy baked ziti recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that will satisfy your cravings for comfort food. With tender chunks of beef, gooey melted cheese, and a rich tomato sauce, this dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends. The ziti pasta is baked to perfection, creating a deliciously crispy top layer that complements the creamy and cheesy interior. Get ready to indulge in this mouthwatering Italian classic that is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Keywords: beefy, baked ziti, comfort food, cheesy, Italian

Beefy baked ziti recipe details

Beefy baked ziti recipe, recipe Rating: 4.5
Number of votes:102

This recipe, adapted to use the traditional flavors of Classico® Pasta Sauce, was originally submitted by Allrecipes home cook Colleen B. Smith.
Ready in: 55 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 10

• 1 pound dry ziti pasta
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 52 ounces Classico(R) Tomato and Basil Sauce
• 6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
• 1 1/5 cups sour cream
• 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation method

Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 35 mins

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.
2. In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat. Add pasta sauce, and simmer 15 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
4. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted.