Description
Baked Ziti with Ground Halal Beef is a cheesy, comforting dish that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. Perfect for family dinners, this easy recipe is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 pound ground halal beef
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cook ziti in boiling salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain.
- In a skillet, brown the ground halal beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and marinara sauce; simmer briefly.
- In a bowl, combine cooked pasta with meat sauce mixture and ricotta cheese. Mix well.
- Layer half of the pasta mixture in the greased baking dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Add remaining pasta mixture on top and cover generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake covered for 25 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, let the marinara sauce simmer longer before adding it to the meat. Consider adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition and variety.