Giada baked ziti

I took the original recipe & made some changes. The original recipe called for 5 cups tomato sauce, which I thought was overwhelming the first time I made it. So, this time I used my favorite marinara. See foodnetwork.com for Giada's original version!

This top-rated baked ziti recipe features al dente pasta with meat sauce, ricotta cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese. To save time, make the pasta sauce up to 48 hours in advance. Heaven in a baking dish and perfect for serving a crowd! Delicious with salad and garlic bread. What is Baked Ziti? Looking for a

Ina Garten’s version of baked ziti is loaded with savory Italian sausage, cubed mozzarella and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. It’s rich flavor and creamy texture will surely be a hit with everyone at the table! This recipe includes everything you need to make the perfect Baked Ziti, including step-by-step instructions and tips to help you make the most of this tasty dish. So, let's get started!

This baked ziti is ready in about an hour. With creamy ricotta and tangy tomatoes, this is an ultimate comfort food and baked pasta dish.

This classic meatless baked ziti is an easy layered pasta dish made with a zesty sauce, 3 different kinds of cheeses, and baked until golden and bubbly!

Giada and her Aunt Raffy make a family favorite using tiny meatballs.

As the aroma of baked ziti filled the kitchen on a cozy Sunday afternoon, laughter echoed from the dining room. My partner helped with layers, while our kids eagerly set the table. It was the perfect family comfort meal, bringing us all together.

Baked Ziti with Ricotta & Sausage is the ultimate comfort food. Perfectly al dente pasta, rich, creamy ricotta cheese, savory sausage, and a flavorful red sauce, all under a blanket of melted mozzarella. It just screams Sunday supper! Be sure to stick the baked ziti under the broiler just before serving to ensure golden brown bits in every slice. Make-ahead and freezer-friendly.

HOW TO MAKE BAKED ZITI RECIPE? Can you think of anything better than a hot, cheesy baked pasta dish with tomato sauce and sausage? It makes my mouth water just thinking of the smell in my kitchen. Everybody loves a great baked pasta recipe, but they can take a lot of time to make.

I found this recipe for Giada's Baked Lemon Ziti last week and thought it was a very fitting spring-based pasta casserole to close out casserole season. I mean how can one go wrong with a pasta casserole made with a Parmesan-based white sauce spiked with lemon zest and lemon juice, flavored with pancetta and basil, before being topped with creamy and ooey-gooey mozzarella and crunchy golden-brown panko? This was easy enough and fell into my plans perfectly as my husband does not like savory…