Description
Baked Ziti with Ground Halal Beef is a comforting, cheesy pasta dish that brings families together. This easy recipe combines rich flavors and gooey textures, making it a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- Ziti Pasta
- Ground Halal Beef
- Marinara Sauce
- Ricotta Cheese
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Basil or Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil ziti pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add ground halal beef, cooking until browned (6-8 minutes). Drain excess fat.
- Stir in marinara sauce, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese with egg (if using), salt, pepper, and half of the parmesan cheese.
- Layer meat sauce, ziti pasta, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese in a baking dish.
- Top with remaining meat sauce and sprinkle mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes; remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg