This comforting Baked Ziti with Ground Beef is a classic Italian-American favorite. What makes this dish truly irresistible is the combination of textures and flavors: tender pasta, robust meat ...

The result is a baked ziti that has 40 grams of protein per serving. Lawrence also suggested choosing a leaner ground beef or even ground turkey. "And you just took a 10,000-calorie dish and ...

The paper towels will absorb the excess moisture, and the ricotta will peel right off. The baked ziti can be prepared through step 4 up to one day in advance and stored, covered, in the refrigerator.

Stir the sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and ziti in a large bowl. Spoon the mixture into a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.