Easy Baked Ziti Recipe
This Baked Ziti has all of your favorite Italian flavors in one easy dish. If you love a good pasta covered in sauce and gooey cheese, then this is the recipe for you. Keep reading below to find out how I make my Easy Baked Ziti Recipe.
Is Baked Ziti Just Lasagna?
Baked Ziti and Lasagna both have very similar flavors. The main difference in ziti and lasagna is the noodles. Of course lasagna has the flat noodles that you layer to create the dish, and ziti is a round hollow noodle.
I personally prefer ziti over lasagna, and ziti is so much easier to assemble. Another difference in how I make my ziti and lasagna is I do not always add meat to my ziti. Of course, you can make either a meatless recipe, but ziti has more texture which makes it easier to leave out the meat.
What meat goes best with Ziti?
Like I mentioned above, Baked Ziti can stand alone without meat, but it also pairs perfectly with so many different types of meat. Some of those include ground beef or turkey, Italian sausage, or even chicken. No matter what your family loves, all are great options.
Best Sauce for Baked Ziti
The most important part of a good pasta is the sauce. Choosing the perfect pasta sauce can be overwhelming. There are so many options at the store. This can make for a hard time choosing, but don’t worry. I’ve got you covered.
In my opinion, one of the best pasta sauces is actually one of the cheapest options. I have always loved Hunt’s Pasta Sauce. They have so many flavor options. I personally prefer the traditional or meat.
How do you keep Ziti moist?
The main way to ensure your Baked Ziti is moist is to add plenty of sauce. You don’t want to drown it in sauce, but make sure all the noodles are thoroughly covered.
You can also make a foil tent to place over your ziti while it is cooking. This will help keep it moist, and also prevent the cheese from getting too brown.
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- 1 lb Ziti Noodles
- 1 lb Hamburger Meat
- 2 cans Hunts Pasta Sauce
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese
Boil Ziti Noodles until Tender.
In large skillet, brown meat with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and drain.
Add both cans of sauce to meat with all remaining seasonings, cook until bubbling.
Drain noodles and add to 9×13 baking dish.
Pour Pasta Sauce over noodles and mix well.
Top with cheese and cook until golden.
Serve with garlic bread and Enjoy!
