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Baked Ziti
A straightforward baked ziti with a savory tomato sauce, creamy ricotta layer, and a browned mozzarella top — assembled in one dish and baked until bubbling.
- Total time
- 75 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Servings
- Serves 10
Freezer-Friendly Baked Pasta
Baked pastas built to freeze and reheat well — assemble now, bake later, and always heat through to a safe temperature.
A pan of baked ziti is one of the best things you can stash in the freezer. These bakes freeze cleanly whether assembled or already baked; the make-ahead-and-freezing guide covers wrapping, thawing, and reheating, and every version should be heated to 165°F (74°C) throughout before serving.
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Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage
The same reliable baked ziti, upgraded with browned Italian sausage folded into a rich tomato sauce for a hearty, protein-forward casserole.
- Total time
- 80 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Servings
- Serves 10
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Baked Ziti Without Ricotta
A baked ziti for anyone who dislikes ricotta's grainy texture: a silky béchamel and plenty of mozzarella deliver creaminess without it.
- Total time
- 70 min
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Servings
- Serves 10