Copycat Maggiano's Little Italy Taylor Street Baked Ziti

Name: Copycat Maggiano's Little Italy Taylor Street Baked Ziti (Standard)
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef; 1 Onion-chopped; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 28 oz Crushed tomatoes; 15 oz Tomato sauce; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 1/2 tsp Dried basil; 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 15 oz Ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese; 1 Egg; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Pepper; 1 lb Ziti pasta; 2 cups Mozzarella cheese-shredded

⏱1h 30m

👥8

🔥450 cal

Easy

🍽️Italian

A classic baked ziti, replicating the flavors of Maggiano's, perfect for a comforting family meal.

1 lb Ground beef

1 Onion-chopped

2 cloves Garlic-minced

28 oz Crushed tomatoes

15 oz Tomato sauce

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⏱1h 30m

👥8

🔥450 cal

Easy

🍽️Italian

A classic baked ziti, replicating the flavors of Maggiano's, perfect for a comforting family meal.

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Instructions

Prepare the Meat Sauce: Heat Olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
Add Onion and Garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Crushed tomatoes, Tomato sauce, Oregano, Basil, Red pepper flakes, Salt, and Pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cook Ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Egg, Salt, and Pepper. Mix well.
Assemble the Baked Ziti: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine cooked Ziti pasta and Meat Sauce. Gently toss to coat.
Spread half of the pasta mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the Cheese Mixture evenly over the pasta. Top with the remaining pasta mixture.
Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.

Ingredients

1 lb 450 g Ground beef
1 240 mL Onion-chopped
2 cloves 10 mL Garlic-minced
28 oz 800 g Crushed tomatoes
15 oz 425 g Tomato sauce
1 tsp 5 mL Dried oregano
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Dried basil
1/4 tsp 1.25 mL Red pepper flakes
1 tbsp 15 mL Olive oil
Salt To taste
Pepper To taste
15 oz 425 g Ricotta cheese
1/2 cup 120 mL Grated Parmesan cheese
1 1 large Egg
1/4 tsp 1.25 mL Salt
1/4 tsp 1.25 mL Pepper
1 lb 450 g Ziti pasta
2 cups 480 mL Mozzarella cheese-shredded

Equipment

Large pot
Large bowl
9x13 inch baking dish
Spoon
Colander

Instructions

Prepare the Meat Sauce: Heat Olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
Add Onion and Garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Crushed tomatoes, Tomato sauce, Oregano, Basil, Red pepper flakes, Salt, and Pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cook Ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Egg, Salt, and Pepper. Mix well.
Assemble the Baked Ziti: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine cooked Ziti pasta and Meat Sauce. Gently toss to coat.
Spread half of the pasta mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread the Cheese Mixture evenly over the pasta. Top with the remaining pasta mixture.
Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese evenly over the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 450