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A serving of cheesy stuffed baked ziti on a white plate
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Cheesy Stuffed Baked Ziti

This quick weeknight dinner is filled with creamy, gooey ricotta in the center.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword baked ziti
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ziti pasta noodles
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small bell pepper of choice finely chopped
  • ½ medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 26 oz jar Classico Pasta Sauce
  • 1 15 oz container ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • pinch salt pepper
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Cook pasta noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Place olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute bell pepper and onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Brown beef. Add pasta sauce, reduce heat to low, and stir in noodles.
  • Place ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, salt, and pepper into a large bowl. Stir until well combined.
  • Place ½ pasta into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spoon ricotta mixture evenly over pasta, covering the entire dish. Pour remaining pasta over cheese, then sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.