Ziti Noodles

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Italian

Creamy baked ziti with ground beef, melted cheeses, and rich tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners and gatherings craving hearty Italian comfort food.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. wide noodles
  • 2 jars spaghetti sauce
  • 2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 c. Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 c. Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef and chopped onion in a skillet.
  2. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
  3. Cook wide noodles according to package instructions.
  4. Layer cooked noodles, ground beef, onion, spaghetti sauce, 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, and 1 cup Cheddar cheese in a baking dish.
  5. Repeat the layers as needed.
  6. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

441 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.8g 42% DV
Total Fat 30.9g 40% DV
Carbs 19.8g 7% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1086.3mg 47% DV
Potassium 227.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 72.5mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 155.5mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 480.8mg 37% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV
Diet fit High-protein Low-carb
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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