Description
This classic baked ziti is a hearty, cheesy, and comforting dish, made with layers of tender pasta, savory ground beef, and rich spaghetti sauce. Topped with provolone, mozzarella, and Parmesan, it’s the ultimate family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
- 6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the chopped onion and ground beef over medium heat, breaking up the meat as it cooks. Add the spaghetti sauce, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the ingredients in the baking dish as follows: half of the cooked ziti, provolone cheese, sour cream, half of the sauce mixture. Then, add the remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese, and the rest of the sauce. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add some dried oregano or fresh basil to the sauce mixture.
- If you’d like a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- You can make this dish ahead of time and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes