Baked ZITI Recipe - Easy PASTA CASSEROLE

Summary by Krater

Natasha demonstrates how to make a cheesy baked ziti casserole with meat sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, and ricotta, baked until bubbling and golden.

From the video

Answers: How do you make baked ziti?

• Baked ziti recipe
• Pasta casserole preparation
• Meat sauce for pasta
• Layering baked pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb ziti pasta
• 2 tbsp salt
• 1 medium onion
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 1 cup parmesan cheese
• 12 oz mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 5 cups marinara sauce
• 10 leaves fresh basil
• 15 oz ricotta cheese

What it concludes

• Spreading a little meat sauce at the bottom of the casserole dish keeps the noodles from sticking and eliminates the need to butter the dish.
• Stacking basil leaves, rolling them into a log shape, and thinly slicing prevents the leaves from getting crushed and bruised.
• Topping the casserole with mozzarella and parmesan creates a golden, crusty cheese layer that seals in the pasta juices.
• Letting the baked ziti rest for about 10 minutes before serving allows the piping hot casserole to set properly.