Million Dollar Baked Ziti
Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness.
Foto: The Recipe CriticIngredients
- 16 ounces uncooked ziti noodles
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic, (about 2 large cloves)
- 2 (24-ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 8 ounces cream cheese, (room temperature)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella, (divided)
- fresh parsley (for garnish)
Steps
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and spray a 6-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the ziti according to the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, cook the Italian sausage and ground beef in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains.
Drain off the fat and add the garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes before adding the spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer over medium heat before reducing the heat to lower and simmering for 10 minutes.
Add the cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of mozzarella to a medium bowl and beat with a hand mixer until combined.
Add the cheese mixture to the sauce and stir until it has all melted and combined.
Stir the cooked ziti noodles into the sauce before pouring it all into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is melted and browned on top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.
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