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.

Broccoli Chicken Divan Creamy Baked Broccoli Chicken Divan with Cheddar Crust Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced 4 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Salt and black pepper, to taste 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping) Cooking spray or butter for greasing Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Steam broccoli florets for 3–4 minutes until just tender but still bright green. Drain and set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in mozzarella and half of the cheddar until melted and smooth. Spread steamed broccoli evenly in the baking dish. Layer the cooked chicken over the broccoli. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the chicken and broccoli. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and optional breadcrumbs on top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 430 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #chickendivan #broccolibake #comfortfoodrecipes #easycasserole #cheesyrecipes #bakedchicken #chickenandbroccoli #weeknightmeals #familydinners #creamycasserole #homemadecasserole #dinnerideas #quickbakes #cheeselovers #classiccomfortfood #ovenbake #heartycasserole #cozydinner #wholesomemeals #cheddarchicken This Broccoli Chicken Divan is creamy, cheesy, and pure comfort in a casserole dish! Ready in under an hour and perfect for cozy weeknights.