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Million Dollar Baked Ziti: Indulgent Comfort Food Made Easy

Million Dollar Baked Ziti
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A delicious and easy recipe for Million Dollar Baked Ziti that is sure to please!

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ziti pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 4 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and sausage, cooking until browned.
  4. Stir in marinara sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. In a large bowl, combine cooked ziti, ricotta cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
  6. Layer half of the ziti mixture in a baking dish. Add half of the meat sauce on top.
  7. Repeat layering with remaining ziti and meat sauce. Top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.

Notes

  • Feel free to add vegetables such as spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
  • For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the meat sauce.

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