Delicious Baked Ziti Recipe Step by Step

Baked Ziti is the ultimate Italian-American comfort food and in this video, Mama Anna shows you how to make it from scratch, just like she does for her family. From the rich, homemade meat sauce to the perfectly layered pasta, ricotta, and mozzarella, this dish is baked to golden, bubbly perfection. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just craving a hearty homemade dinner, this step-by-step tutorial will walk you through every detail.

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👇 Ingredients and full recipe below.

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Baked Ziti Recipe:

Ingredients

Meat Sauce:
• 3 lbs ground beef
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 onion, 3 carrots, 3 celery stalks (all finely diced)
• 5 sprigs parsley, chopped
• 32 oz tomato sauce
• 6 oz tomato paste
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Pasta Layers:
• 1.5 lbs rigatoni
• 15 oz ricotta cheese
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions
1. Make the Sauce:
Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and parsley in olive oil. Add beef and pork; cook until browned. Season, then stir in tomato sauce and paste. Simmer 45 minutes.
2. Cook Pasta & Layer:
Boil rigatoni until al dente. Toss with 3 cups of meat sauce. In a baking dish, layer sauce, pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Repeat, finishing with mozzarella on top.
3. Bake:
Cover with plastic wrap and foil. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more, until cheese is golden.
4. Rest & Serve:
Let sit 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.