@aronemerson4: 🍝🧀 Ultimate Cheesy Baked Ziti with Beef & Ricotta This is the kind of baked pasta that disappears fast! Tender ziti layered with rich homemade beef marinara, creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, then baked until bubbling and golden. The best part? That first scoop when the melted cheese stretches all the way from the baking dish to the plate. INGREDIENTS For the Beef Sauce: • 1 lb ground beef • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 small yellow onion, diced • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 24 oz marinara sauce • 2 tbsp tomato paste • 1 tsp Italian seasoning • ½ tsp dried oregano • ½ tsp red pepper flakes, optional • ½ tsp salt • ½ tsp black pepper For the Pasta: • 1 lb ziti pasta • Salt for the pasta water For the Ricotta Filling: • 15 oz whole-milk ricotta • 1 large egg • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley • ½ tsp garlic powder • ½ tsp Italian seasoning • Pinch of salt and black pepper For the Cheese Layers: • 3 cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan • Fresh parsley or basil for finishing INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the ziti about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain and set aside. 3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 4. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. 5. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. 6. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. 7. Stir in the tomato paste, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. 8. Reduce the heat and simmer the beef sauce for 8–10 minutes. 9. In a separate bowl, combine ricotta, egg, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. 10. Toss the cooked ziti with about two-thirds of the beef sauce. 11. Spread a thin layer of beef sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. 12. Add half of the saucy ziti. 13. Spoon dollops of the creamy ricotta mixture across the pasta. 14. Sprinkle with about 1 cup of mozzarella. 15. Add the remaining ziti and spoon the remaining beef sauce over the top. 16. Cover generously with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan. 17. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes. 18. Remove the foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is completely melted. 19. Broil for 1–2 minutes for beautiful golden-brown cheese spots. 20. Let the baked ziti rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. 21. Finish with fresh parsley or basil. Serve hot and make sure you get some ricotta, beef sauce, pasta, and melted mozzarella in every scoop. Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes Servings: 8 #BakedZiti #PastaBake #ItalianAmerican #ComfortFood #DinnerIdeas

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