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.

Baked Beef Chiles Rellenos Casserole Cheesy Baked Beef and Chile Rellenos Casserole Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 6 large poblano or Anaheim chiles, roasted, peeled, and seeded 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup cooked rice 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Roast the chiles over a gas flame or under the broiler until the skins blister. Place them in a sealed plastic bag for 10 minutes, then peel off the skins, remove seeds, and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat. Stir in cooked rice, diced tomatoes with chilies, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until flavors meld. Remove from heat. Cut each chile into halves or thirds lengthwise. Arrange a layer of roasted chiles on the bottom of the baking dish. Spread half of the beef mixture over the chiles, then dollop half of the sour cream evenly. Sprinkle with one cup of shredded cheese. Repeat with the remaining chiles, beef mixture, sour cream, and cheese layers. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #chilesrellenos #beefcasserole #mexicanfood #bakedcasserole #comfortfood #groundbeefrecipes #cheesylayers #easycasserole #roastedchilies #mexicanflavors #weeknightdinner #familymeals #homemadecasserole #bakedcomfortfood #cheesybake #spicyfood #dinnerideas #casserolerecipes #heartymeals #chilirecipes This Baked Beef Chiles Rellenos Casserole is a cheesy, hearty Mexican-inspired dish that will warm up your dinner table! 🌶️🧀🍽️