Simple Meaty Baked Ziti

2 minutes
Prep time

23 minutes
Cook time

1204 cal.
Per serving

Ingredients for 1

1/4 lb

Ground beef

3/4 cup

Marinara sauce

optional

1/4 tsp

Garlic powder

1/4 cup

Ricotta cheese

2.5 oz

Pasta (ziti rigate)

2 tbsp

Mozzarella (shredded)

1 tbsp

Parmesan (grated)

optional

1 tbsp

Basil (fresh)

Oven, Baking dish, Stovetop, Frying pan

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
Step 2
Heat a drizzle of oil on a pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, garlic powder (optional), salt & pepper. Stir & cook, breaking up the meat with the spatula for about 5 min or until the meat is no longer pink.
Step 3
Pour in marinara sauce & mix. Simmer on low heat for 2 min.
Step 4
Drain the pasta & add it to the pan with meat. Toss the pasta in the sauce to evenly coat.
Step 5
Transfer everything in the pan to a baking dish. Add dollops of ricotta cheese on top & spread in an even layer.
Step 6
Top with shredded mozzarella cheese & grated parmesan. Bake in the oven at 400°F for 15 min or until melty & bubbly on top.
Step 7
Garnish with freshly chopped basil (optional). Serve & enjoy!