Baked Ziti
Hey there, pasta lovers and comfort food aficionados! Are you ready to dive into a dish that's warm, cheesy, and oh-so-delicious? Today, we're whipping up a classic that’s perfect for any cozy dinner – Baked Ziti! 🍝🧀✨ This Italian-American favorite is a bubbly, cheesy delight that’s sure to bring smiles to your dinner table. So, grab your aprons, and let’s get ready to bake up some happiness!
Pasta Perfection: First things first – what makes Baked Ziti so irresistible? Imagine tender ziti pasta, smothered in rich marinara sauce, layered with gooey mozzarella, and topped with a golden, bubbly crust of Parmesan cheese. It’s comfort food at its finest, perfect for feeding a crowd or indulging in some serious self-care dining.
Gather Your Ingredients: Let’s start by gathering our ingredients. Picture yourself with a basket of goodies: ziti pasta, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, ground chicken (or beef ), garlic, onions, and a sprinkle of Italian herbs. These ingredients come together to create a symphony of flavors and textures.
Sizzle and Sauce: Now, let’s get cooking! Imagine the sizzle as you brown the ground chicken in a hot pan, filling your kitchen with the savory aroma of garlic and onions. Once the meat is perfectly browned, picture yourself stirring in the marinara sauce, letting it simmer and develop a rich, deep flavor. The sauce is the heart of our Baked Ziti – it’s what makes every bite so delectable!
Cheesy Goodness: Time to layer up! Imagine combining the cooked ziti with the rich meat sauce, each piece of pasta getting perfectly coated. Next, envision layering the pasta in a baking dish with generous dollops of ricotta, and a sprinkle of mozzarella and Parmesan – the more cheese, the better!
Bake to Perfection: Into the oven it goes! Picture your Baked Ziti bubbling away, the cheese melting into gooey perfection, and the edges turning a crispy, golden brown. The anticipation builds as the amazing aromas fill your kitchen, making it hard to wait for that first delicious bite.
Serve and Savor: Finally, it’s time to dig in! Picture yourself serving up heaping portions of Baked Ziti, each forkful a delightful blend of tender pasta, rich sauce, and melted cheese. The warm, comforting flavors are sure to make this dish an instant favorite.
Let’s celebrate the magic of home-cooked meals, cheesy goodness, and the joy of sharing good food – one delicious bite at a time! 🍝🧀✨
So, what are you waiting for? Gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and let’s get baking. Here’s to comfort food and the delicious world of Baked Ziti. Happy cooking! 🍝✨
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Ground Chicken
Garlic
1 Onion
Tomato Sauce
Tomato Pasta
Diced Tomatoes
Garlic Herb seasoning
Italian seasoning
Chicken Bouillon
Crushed Red peppers
Ziti
Ziti Noodles
Mozzarella
Parmesan
Garlic Herb Seasoning
Ricotta
Sauce Recipe
1. Brown your ground meat beef or chicken.
2. Removed from pan and Sautee onions and garlic in the same pan
3. Add in your tomato paste, sauce, diced tomatoes, salt, crushed red pepper , garlic herb seasoning.
4. Add in your ground meat and let that simmer for a couple of hours
Recipe
Prepare your homemade Sauce, while boiling your ziti noodles.
Grab you Oven safe dish and preheat your oven to 350 degrees
Time to start Layering! Layer Pasta, Sauce, ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, and basil.
Bake until your ziti is nice and brown on top
Enjoy!
