Baked Ziti with Ground Beef The thing I love about this recipe is that it can be made ahead of time and then placed in the oven when it’s time to cook dinner. It’s also a great dish to freeze ...

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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.

For instance, ziti tends to be used more in baked pasta dishes (classic baked ziti, anyone?), while penne is used in very saucy recipes (like the always popular penne a la vodka). Baked ziti in a ...

Cook the beef and onion in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until the beef is well browned, stirring often to break up the meat. Pour off any fat. Stir the sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese ...

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.