Baked ZITI Recipe - Easy PASTA CASSEROLE

Baked ziti is a saucy, cheesy pasta casserole with all the delicious flavors of lasagna! Made with ziti or penne, it’s much easier to prepare and perfect for any occasion. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ RECIPE BELOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ BAKED ZITI INGREDIENTS: ►1 lb ziti (or penne pasta) ►1 lb ground beef (85% lean) ►1 onion, chopped ►2 garlic cloves, minced ►1 tsp salt ►1/2 tsp black pepper ►5 cups marinara sauce ►15 oz fresh ricotta, ►10 fresh basil leaves ►12 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded ►1 cup grated parmesan cheese 🖨 PRINT RECIPE HERE: https://natashaskitchen.com/baked-ziti/ 🖨 MARINARA SAUCE RECIPE: https://natashaskitchen.com/marinara-... 📖 ORDER MY COOKBOOK HERE: https://amzlink.to/az0vR1N8PiUPw ⭐️TOOLS, USED IN THIS VIDEO (affiliate): ► Classic Rotary Cheese Grater: https://amzlink.to/az02ErV9Pg8cK ► 8oz Ramekins: https://amzlink.to/az0DGZYeAELai ► Food Scraper: https://amzlink.to/az02q6fumsmSB ► 13x9 White Casserole Dish: https://amzlink.to/az0cR9L8l8YLh ► Oven Mittens: https://amzlink.to/az0jWjIm39jE3 ► Boxed Grater: https://amzlink.to/az0hO7LxZl0V5 ► Glass Measuring Cups: https://amzlink.to/az0ScYNqhxvLn ► Bamboo Mixing Utensils: https://amzlink.to/az0vZ341tvxuO ► Red Dutch Oven: https://amzlink.to/az0W7n7XAnBmr ► Colander: https://amzlink.to/az0tIiWZseYzk ALWAYS IN MY KITCHEN (affiliate): ►See ALL TOOLS in our Shop: https://amzlink.to/az0eAEWDMABAC ►Javelin Pro Thermometer: https://amzlink.to/az0ngl67IOPnt ►My Favorite Cutting Board: https://amzlink.to/az0Wq8oQ19uRP ►Hand Mixer: https://amzlink.to/az0pyXgX6NEaM ►Favorite Blender: https://amzlink.to/az0edeFiMDZ5P ►Food Processor: https://amzlink.to/az0VpLsYgbKx5 ►Glass Bowls: https://amzlink.to/az0pL0KwmB4yH ►Kitchen Scale: https://amzlink.to/az0EQbKni8vXb ►Glass Storage Containers: https://amzlink.to/az0Rk76ieqQ1K ►Knife Block Set: https://amzlink.to/az0zfn1h7Nn1u ►Our Dinnerware Set: https://amzlink.to/az0QlUNrpIy94 ►My White Apron: https://amzlink.to/az0faFt8CxaQy ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 0:00 Intro 0:31 How to cook pasta 1:06 Prepping onion and garlic 1:48 Grating cheese 2:17 Cooking beef and onions 2:51 Adding garlic and seasonings 3:06 Adding marinara sauce 3:32 Draining the pasta 3:57 How to assemble Ziti casserole 4:27 How to cut basil leaves 5:44 How to layer ziti casserole 7:04 Ziti casserole baking instructions 7:52 Taste test 8:43 Describing ziti pasta flavors and texture 9:14 Make-ahead suggestions 9:40 More comfort food ideas 9:54 Bloopers and behind the scenes 💌Fan Mail: Natasha's Kitchen PO Box 161 Meridian, ID 83680 USA #natashaskitchen #casserole #beef