Quick Dinners

Easy Baked Ziti

This baked ziti casserole comes together in minimal time and makes for plenty of leftovers.

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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
8
Level
Easy
  • Easy to make.
  • Great for leftovers or feeding a large crowd.
  • Family-friendly.

When it comes to an easy dinner idea, whether you're feeding a large group or hoping for leftovers, this baked ziti pasta dish does not disappoint. I make this dish when I'm hosting or when I want something delicious that will keep my family fed for the next 2 to 3 days.

This recipe has minimal ingredients and comes together nicely in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Pair it with a side salad and/or garlic bread for a complete meal.

Baked Ziti in glass casserole dish.

How to make it

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Hales' Tip

For the pasta, I typically use penne instead of ziti noodles but either work fine.

Hales' Tip

I'm a big fan of ground turkey, but you can also use ground beef in this recipe.

Easy Baked Ziti

This baked ziti casserole comes together in minimal time and makes for plenty of leftovers.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Level
Easy
8 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a skillet, add the onion and ground turkey. Cook until the meat is browned.
  3. Drain the fat from the meat and add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  4. While the meat cooks, bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta.
  5. In the pot, combine the pasta, ground turkey, onion, pasta sauce and parsley. Pour into the baking dish and spread evenly. Top with mozzarella cheese.
  6. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.
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Storing leftovers

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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