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Homemade Baked Ziti Pt. 2✨

This homemade baked ziti had my kitchen smelling like an Italian restaurant 😩✨ Layers of flavor, cheese pulls for days, and zero regrets. I cook like I love y’all! Want more recipes like this? Save it, share it, and tag me if you try it! 👇🏾🍽️

🧀 HOMEMADE BAKED ZITI RECIPE:

✨ Serves 8-108. Super easy + budget-friendly!

Ingredients:

1 lb ziti (or penne) pasta

1 lb protein of your choice (I used ground beef)

1 jar (45 oz) marinara or spaghetti sauce

1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes (optional for more sauce)

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1 tsp your choice of Cajun seasoning ( I used hot slap ya mama)!

Salt + pepper to taste 😋

1 ½ cups ricotta cheese

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan

Fresh basil (optional)

I added another cheese but I can’t be giving out all of my secrets.🤫

Instructions:

Boil pasta until al dente, then drain.

Brown meat in a skillet. Drain fat. Add seasoning + marinara + crushed tomatoes. Simmer 10 mins.

Preheat oven to 375°F.

In a large bowl, combine pasta + half the meat sauce + ricotta. Mix well.

In a baking dish, layer:

Pasta mix

Spoonfuls of remaining sauce

Mozzarella + Parmesan

(Repeat 2x. End with cheese on top!)

Bake uncovered for 25-30 mins or until bubbly & golden.

Let it rest 10 mins before serving. Garnish with basil.

🔥 That’s it! Easy, delicious, and way cheaper than takeout. What y’all thinks coming next? 👀💬

#BakedZiti #ComfortFoodRecipe #EasyMealsAtHome #HomeCookedWithLove #BlackGirlLifestyle #SmallCreatorBigDreams #FoodieVibes #DinnerInspo #CookingOnABudget #CookingWithLove

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