Baked Ziti with Ricotta for Meal Prep

Baked Ziti with Ricotta for Meal Prep

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Italian · 75 min · Beef · high-protein

616 cal 35g protein 56g carbs 28g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 8 servings
  • 1/4 lb ziti
  • 1/4 lb ground beef
  • 4 oz ricotta
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 7 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup parmesan
  • 1 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Boil ziti until just under al dente and drain.
  2. Brown ground beef with garlic in olive oil, then add crushed tomatoes and oregano; simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Toss the pasta with the meat sauce and half the mozzarella.
  4. Spread half in a baking dish, dollop with ricotta, then add the rest and top with mozzarella and parmesan.
  5. Bake at 375F for 30 minutes until bubbling and golden.
  6. Cool and portion into containers.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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