Description
Baked Ziti with Ground Halal Beef is a comforting, cheesy dish that combines tender pasta, savory beef, and melted cheese for a family-friendly meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Ziti pasta
- Ground halal beef
- Marinara sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook ziti in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground halal beef for about 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
- Stir in marinara sauce and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine the cooked ziti with the meat sauce in a large bowl.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a baking dish, layer half the pasta mixture, sprinkle with half the mozzarella and Parmesan, then add the remaining pasta on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, mix in ricotta cheese or sautéed vegetables like spinach or mushrooms. - Store leftovers in an airtight container; they last up to three days in the fridge.