Baked Ziti
This Baked Ziti is a classic comfort food filled with pasta, homemade bolognese, and tons of ooey gooey cheese.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 866kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 batch spaghetti bolognese
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (8 oz) package provolone cheese slices my package contained 12 slices
- 1 (16 oz) container sour cream
- 1 (8 oz) block mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- fresh basil optional as a garnish
Instructions
- Make bolognese according to recipe directions. I like making this a day in advance to save time.
- Cook pasta 1 minute less than al dente, according to box directions.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a deep 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a very large bowl, toss the pasta and bolognese together until well combined.
- Taste and re-season, if necessary.
- Spread 1/2 of the ziti evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Layer with 1/2 of the provolone cheese slices.
- Dollop then spread out 1/2 of the sour cream on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle with 1/2 of the mozzarella.
- Repeat the layers.
- Top with grated parmesan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the cheeses are melted.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
*You can try using about 6 cups of your favorite meat sauce instead.
Making the bolognese is included in the prep/cook time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1person | Calories: 866kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1608mg | Potassium: 1677mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 3641IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 807mg | Iron: 8mg