YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Baked Ziti with Lean Ground Beef and Ricotta
Enjoy a hearty plate of creamy baked ziti with lean ground beef and part-skim ricotta, baked to perfection with a rich tomato sauce. This dish delivers a perfect balance of savory flavors, comforting textures and is carefully portioned to support your nutritional goals.
INGREDIENTS
3 oz Lean Ground Beef
1/4 cup Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
1/2 cup Whole Wheat Ziti Pasta (cooked)
1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic
1 tbsp Fresh Basil
Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
PREPARATION
Preheat your oven to 375°F.
In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper, and cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Stir in the tomato sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes. Remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked whole wheat ziti, the beef-tomato sauce mixture, and part-skim ricotta cheese. Mix gently until well incorporated.
Transfer the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish. Sprinkle freshly chopped basil on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes until the dish is warmed through and bubbly.
Allow the baked ziti to cool slightly before serving.