Prego® Now and Later Baked Ziti

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Ziti, sauteed beef and onion, Prego® Fresh Mushroom Italian Sauce and cheeses are combined to bake and serve now or to freeze to bake later.

By Allrecipes Member
Updated on October 7, 2017
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 pounds ground beef

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 jar (4 pounds 3 ounces) Prego® Fresh Mushroom Italian Sauce

  • 1 (16 ounce) package tube-shaped pasta (ziti), cooked and drained

  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Cook the beef and onion in an 8-quart saucepot over medium high heat until the beef is well browned, stirring often. Pour off any fat.

  2. Stir the sauce, ziti and 2 cups mozzarella cheese in the saucepot. Spoon the beef mixture into 2 (12 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 2-inch) disposable foil pans. Top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.

  3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until the beef mixture is hot.

Tips

To make ahead and freeze: Prepare the ziti as directed above but do not bake. Cover the pans with foil and freeze. Bake the frozen ziti, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until it's hot. Or, thaw the ziti in the refrigerator for 24 hours, then bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until it's hot.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with zucchini cut into thinly sliced ribbons (use vegetable peeler) and sauteed in olive oil. Sprinkle with grated parmesan. For dessert serve lemon sorbet with a mint sprig.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

504 Calories
22g Fat
48g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 504
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 960mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 48g 17%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 274mg 21%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 287mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.