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Baked Ziti
Cheesy Baked Ziti with Marinara and Ricotta
Ingredients:
1 lb ziti pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz) jar marinara sauce
1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cook the ziti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes.
Add the ground beef or sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and basil.
In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and egg until smooth.
Toss the cooked pasta with half of the meat sauce.
In the baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture, spread the ricotta mixture evenly over it, then top with remaining pasta and sauce.
Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
Kcal: 525 kcal | Servings: 8 servings
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Layers of melty cheese, savory sauce, and baked pasta perfection This Baked Ziti is everything you want on a cozy night in.Baked Ziti Cheesy Baked Ziti with Marinara and Ricotta Ingredients: 1 lb ziti pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28 oz) jar marinara sauce 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley (optional garnish) Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cook the ziti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add the ground beef or sausage and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Stir in the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and basil. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, and egg until smooth. Toss the cooked pasta with half of the meat sauce. In the baking dish, layer half of the pasta mixture, spread the ricotta mixture evenly over it, then top with remaining pasta and sauce. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and slightly browned. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour Kcal: 525 kcal | Servings: 8 servings #bakedziti #pastaalforno #italiancasserole #familydinner #cheesylayers #comfortfoodclassic #homemadepasta #pastabake #weeknightdinner #zitimeal #easyitalianrecipes #ovenbakedpasta #ricottarecipes #mozzarellalove #heartycasserole #onepanmeals #italiandinner #sundaydinnerideas #quickitalian #cheesycomfort Layers of melty cheese, savory sauce, and baked pasta perfection This Baked Ziti is everything you want on a cozy night in.
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VOLCANIC JALAPEÑO POPPER EXPLOSION
Ingredients:
8 jalapeños, halved & seeded
1 cup cream cheese
8 slices bacon, halved
½ cup shredded cheddar
1 tsp garlic powder
Optional: chopped chives for garnish
Instructions:
1⃣ Mix cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder.
2⃣ Fill jalapeños, wrap with bacon.
3⃣ Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 min till crispy & oozing.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 35 min | Serves: 4 spice daredevilsVOLCANIC JALAPEÑO POPPER EXPLOSION Ingredients: 8 jalapeños, halved & seeded 1 cup cream cheese 8 slices bacon, halved ½ cup shredded cheddar 1 tsp garlic powder Optional: chopped chives for garnish Instructions: 1⃣ Mix cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder. 2⃣ Fill jalapeños, wrap with bacon. 3⃣ Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 min till crispy & oozing. Prep: 10 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 35 min | Serves: 4 spice daredevils
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If you're craving a comforting dish that's both hearty and low-carb, this Savory Keto Meat Pie is calling your name! With savory beef, tender pork, and gooey cheese, this pie is a crowd-pleaser that ticks all the right boxes.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup beef broth
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until they’re nice and soft, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Toss in the ground beef and ground pork, breaking it up as you cook until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
4. Season the mixture with thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour in the beef broth and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken slightly.
5. Remove the skillet from heat and let it cool for a few minutes. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then stir in the meat mixture and shredded cheddar cheese until everything is well combined.
6. Grease a pie dish with a bit of olive oil and pour your delicious meat mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden brown.
8. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy every flavorful bite!
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Serving size: 1 slice (1/8 of the pie)
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 28g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
#KetoDelicious #SavoryMeatPie #LowCarbGoodness #ComfortFood #FoodieFunIf you're craving a comforting dish that's both hearty and low-carb, this Savory Keto Meat Pie is calling your name! With savory beef, tender pork, and gooey cheese, this pie is a crowd-pleaser that ticks all the right boxes. Ingredients: - 1 pound ground beef - 1 pound ground pork - 1 medium onion, diced - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded - 2 large eggs - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - 1 teaspoon dried oregano - Salt and pepper to taste - 1 tablespoon olive oil - 1 cup beef broth Directions: 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until they’re nice and soft, about 3-4 minutes. 3. Toss in the ground beef and ground pork, breaking it up as you cook until browned. Drain off any excess fat. 4. Season the mixture with thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour in the beef broth and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken slightly. 5. Remove the skillet from heat and let it cool for a few minutes. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, then stir in the meat mixture and shredded cheddar cheese until everything is well combined. 6. Grease a pie dish with a bit of olive oil and pour your delicious meat mixture into the dish, spreading it out evenly. 7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden brown. 8. Allow it to cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy every flavorful bite! Nutritional Values (per serving): - Serving size: 1 slice (1/8 of the pie) - Calories: 380 - Protein: 28g - Fat: 28g - Carbohydrates: 2g - Fiber: 0g #KetoDelicious #SavoryMeatPie #LowCarbGoodness #ComfortFood #FoodieFun
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