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Three Cheese Baked Ziti

Delicious baked ziti made with three cheeses! This is the perfect cheesy casserole to make for an a cold night or as a freezer meal.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Calories: 425kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 pound whole grain ziti or penne pasta
  • 32 oz. jar marinara sauce
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 2 qt. casserole dish.
  • In a large sauce pan, brown the ground beef and chopped onion.
  • Once browned, add the pasta sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, subtracting 2 minutes.
  • Once pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water and drain additional water.
  • Slowly mix milk, pasta water, and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese into the sauce. Add pasta and mix again.
  • Pour 1/2 of the pasta and sauce into the greased casserole dish. Top with 1 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
  • Pour the rest of the pasta and sauce into the dish and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal