Baked Ziti Oamc

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this hearty and satisfying Baked Ziti OAMC (Once-A-Month Cooking) recipe, perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. This indulgent casserole combines tender ziti pasta layered with a rich, flavorful meat sauce featuring ground beef and Italian sausage, and a creamy ricotta cheese mixture infused with Italian seasoning. Topped with bubbling layers of melted mozzarella and Parmesan, this dish bakes to golden perfection in just 60 minutes. Ideal for busy weeknights or as a freezer-friendly meal, this baked ziti is a versatile, make-ahead favorite that's guaranteed to become a family staple. Serve it with a crisp side salad and garlic bread for a classic Italian-inspired dinner everyone will adore.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 16 ounces ziti pasta
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 48 ounces marinara sauce
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Cook the ziti pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until just al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 4

Add the ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet. Cook until browned and fully cooked through, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.

Step 5

Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the cooked meat mixture. Stir to combine and let simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.

Step 6

In a separate mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 2 cups of shredded mozzarella, 1 cup of grated Parmesan, the egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to create the cheese filling.

Step 7

In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the meat sauce on the bottom to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Add half of the cooked ziti pasta in an even layer over the sauce.

Step 9

Spoon half of the cheese filling over the pasta and spread gently. Top with half of the remaining meat sauce.

Step 10

Repeat the layering with the remaining ziti, cheese filling, and meat sauce.

Step 11

Sprinkle the remaining 2 cups of shredded mozzarella and 0.5 cups of Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.

Step 12

Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 13

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and bubbling.

Step 14

Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 15

If freezing, let the baked ziti cool completely after baking. Wrap the dish tightly in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn. Label and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3906.3 grams (3906.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7232

Total Fat 426.80g	547%
Saturated Fat 188.80g	944%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.60g
Cholesterol 1613mg	538%
Sodium 13212mg	574%
Total Carbohydrate 451.10g	164%
Dietary Fiber 38.20g	136%
Total Sugars 63.90g
Protein 426.40g	853%

Vitamin D 229IU	1147%
Calcium 6633mg	510%
Iron 38mg	210%
Potassium 3527mg	75%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.3%

Protein: 23.2%

Carbs: 24.5%