Bolognese Baked Ziti Recipe
Ziti pasta in our bolognese meat sauce topped with mozzarella & parmesan.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Bolognese Meat Sauce
Cheese Topping
Method
Prepare the Pasta
- 1
Cook the Ziti
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the ziti pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Bolognese Sauce
- 2
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 3
Cook the Meat
Add the ground beef and ground pork to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 7-10 minutes.
- 4
- 5
Season the Sauce
Add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper to the sauce. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Assemble and Bake
- 6
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti with the bolognese sauce. Mix well to coat the pasta thoroughly.
- 7
Prepare for Baking
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the pasta mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 8
Add Cheese Topping
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan evenly over the top of the pasta.
- 9
Bake
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
- 10
Cool and Serve
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Bolognese Baked Ziti!