Name: Copycat BJ's Brewhouse Deep Dish Ziti (Standard)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound Ziti pasta; 1 pound Ground beef; 1 Jarred marinara sauce; 1/2 cup Water; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper; 15 ounces Ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese; 1 Egg; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper; 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese

Recipe tier

A hearty and cheesy baked ziti inspired by BJ's Brewhouse, perfect for a comforting family meal.

Total 1h 15m

Serves 6

Steps 11

Ingredients 14

Pasta
1 pound 454 g Ziti pasta
Meat Sauce
1 pound 454 g Ground beef
1 240 mL Jarred marinara sauce
cup 120 mL Water
1 teaspoon 5 mL Italian seasoning
teaspoon 2.5 mL Garlic powder
teaspoon 1.25 mL Salt
teaspoon 1.25 mL Black pepper
Cheese Mixture
15 ounces 425 g Ricotta cheese
cup 120 mL Grated Parmesan cheese
1 240 mL Egg
teaspoon 1.25 mL Salt
teaspoon 1.25 mL Black pepper
Topping
2 cups 240 g Shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook Ziti pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, brown Ground beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
Add Marinara sauce, Water, Italian seasoning, Garlic powder, Salt, and Black pepper to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a medium bowl, combine Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Egg, Salt, and Black pepper. Mix well.
In a large bowl, combine cooked Ziti pasta and Meat Sauce. Mix well.
Spread half of the Ziti mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Spread the Cheese Mixture evenly over the Ziti layer.
Top with the remaining Ziti mixture.
Sprinkle with Shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.