Name: Ground beef baked ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2.5 oz ziti pasta; 6 oz 93% lean ground beef; 3/4 cup marinara sauce; 1/2 medium zucchini, diced; 1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 tsp dried basil; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 4 1/4 cups water

Nutrition

Per serving

715 calories

Protein: 50g; 28% of calories
Carbs: 77g; 43% of calories
Fat: 23g; 29% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot and add half the salt. Cook the ziti until just under al dente, usually about 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain and set aside.
While pasta cooks, heat half the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Season with the remaining salt and black pepper. Cook until no longer pink. Done when browned throughout, 160°F.
Add the diced zucchini and minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini has softened slightly, about 4 minutes. Stir in the dried basil.
In a small baking dish, combine the cooked pasta, the beef mixture, and the marinara sauce. Stir well to coat everything evenly. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top and bake for 15 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the edges are slightly crisp. Done when sauce is bubbly.

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