Baked ziti layers pasta, ground beef, pasta sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan, and eggs into a hearty baked dinner. The sauce simmers with the beef while the cheeses melt together between layers.
After baking, the casserole slices cleanly and delivers plenty of cheesy flavor in every bite.
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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook ziti pasta until just al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Internal temperature should reach 160°F. Drain excess grease if needed.
4. Stir pasta sauce into the cooked beef and simmer 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
5. In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, and grated parmesan. Mix until smooth.
6. Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
7. Add half of the cooked ziti, followed by half of the ricotta mixture, then a layer of meat sauce and shredded mozzarella.
8. Repeat layers with remaining pasta, ricotta mixture, meat sauce, and finish with mozzarella and ground parmesan on top.
9. Cover loosely with foil and bake 25 minutes.
10. Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and lightly golden. Internal temperature should reach at least 165°F.
11. Let rest 10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.
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