If you love hearty comfort food, this Classic Baked Ziti with Meat Sauce is exactly what you need! This easy baked ziti recipe is layered with rich meat sauce, strained cottage cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan for the ultimate cheesy casserole. No ricotta, no egg — just simple layers and bold, classic flavor perfect for weeknight dinner or Sunday family meals.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
✅ Cheesy Layers Throughout – Mozzarella and parmesan in every bite
✅ No Ricotta, No Egg – Simple cottage cheese layering method
✅ Hearty & Filling – Loaded with rich, savory meat sauce
✅ Perfect for Leftovers – Even better the next day
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Ingredients:
2 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Yellow Onion
8 Oz Mushrooms Sliced
3.8 Oz Black Olives Sliced
1 tablespoon Garlic Minced
1 lb Ground Italian Sausage
1 lb Lean Ground Beef
28 Oz San Marzano Tomatoes Crushed
2 – 15 Oz Fire Roasted Tomato Sauce Canned
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
6 Basil Leaves Fresh, Chopped
2 teaspoons Dark Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper Coarse, Ground
2 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper
16 Oz Ziti
1 Cup Mozzarella Finely Shredded
1 Cup Parmesan Grated
1 Cup Cottage Cheese Drained
00:00 Baked Ziti Introduction
00:10 Ingredients Overview
00:30 Cook the Pasta
00:50 Prepare the Meat Sauce
02:43 Layer the Ziti
03:48 Quick Reminder!
04:25 Top & Bake
05:10 Thank You!
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