Hello Healthy Meal Preppers!

There's nothing quite like a warm, bubbling dish of Baked Beef Ziti to bring comfort and joy to your dinner table. With a perfect balance of flavors and textures, this dish combines tender whole wheat pasta, savory grass-fed beef, aromatic herbs, and melty mozzarella cheese. Plus, it’s simple to prepare—just 15 minutes of prep time and 45 minutes in the oven, and you'll have a delicious, wholesome meal ready to serve.

Whether you’re cooking for a family gathering or just want a cozy dinner for yourself, this Baked Beef Ziti is sure to satisfy. Packed with nutritious ingredients and robust flavors, it’s a dish that proves you don’t need to spend all day in the kitchen to enjoy a homemade meal. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat that oven, and get ready to dig into a comforting classic that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Enjoy every bite!

Baked Beef Ziti Recipe:

Per serving: 327 Calories • 36.1g Carbs (2.0g Fiber) • 12.3g Fat • 21.2g Protein

15 minutes to prep, 45 minutes to cook

Ingredients

Scaled to 4 serving

• 6 oz Whole wheat pasta (170 g)
  (Ziti)

• 1 tsp Olive oil (4.5 g)

• 1 clove Garlic (3 g)

• 7 oz Beef, grass-fed (227 g)

• 1/2 tsp, leaves Oregano (0.5 g)

• 1/2 tbsp Thyme (1.2 g)

• 1/2 tbsp Rosemary (0.9 g)

• 2 can Tomatoes (380 g)
  (Diced)

• 1/4 tsp Salt (1.5 g)

• 1/4 tsp, ground Pepper (0.6 g)

• 2 oz Mozzarella cheese (57 g)

Directions

Directions are based on the original recipe of 8 servings

1. Prepare pasta as per package directions; drain and set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Preheat skillet over medium with oil.

3. Mince garlic, add to pan and cook for about 30 seconds.

4. Add ground beef and cook with garlic, once cooked through, drain fat

5. Add herbs and cook until fragrant, then add tomatoes, cook until boiling and then simmer 3-5 minutes Season to taste with salt and pepper.

6. Layer in a 10x13 inch casserole dish: meat, pasta, cheese, meat, pasta, cheese (in that order). Bake about 30 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling. Enjoy!