Dont have a lot of time to prepare food this week?
Heres a make-ahead cheesy baked ziti recipe for you!
I learned about this incredibly delicious dish fromNatashas Kitchen.
Image by Natashas Kitchen via Youtube
Its super easy to make and doesnt require a lot of ingredients.
This meal is perfect for a lunch or dinner meal for your whole family.
Read on or watch the video below for full instructions.
confirm not to overcook.
Step 2:
Get a deep pan or Dutch oven and place it over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and chopped onion.
Break the beef using a spatula and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes.
Next, add 5 cups of marinara sauce.
Let it come to a simmer and continue to cook for about 5 minutes then turn off the heat.
Step 4:
Add chopped basil, ricotta, and cooked pasta to the remaining sauce.
Stir everything until the noodles are just coated.
Add the remaining pasta then sprinkle the remaining cheese.
Step 6:
Clean the edges of the dish.
Place inside the preheated oven and bake at 350F for about 25 minutes.
After that, broil it for 1 to 2 minutes to brown the cheese.
Once done, let it cool for about 5 minutes, then garnish with basil leaves on top.
