by Winder Farms
Nancy’s Baked Ziti
This baked ziti recipe is one of lore around Winder Farms. Legend has it this recipe was first introduced at a
company party in 1992 by Nancy. She’s an office legend at Winder Farms and this recipe just adds to that status.
25 years later, this recipe is just what you need for a cozy, tasty dinner at home, Nancy approved.
55 minutes
Included Ingredients:
*Ground beef
Ziti pasta
Onion
Spaghetti sauce
Provolone cheese slices
Sour cream
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese
Garlic
Basil
Mixed greens
Lemon
Honey
From your kitchen:
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
Per Serving: Cal 529, Fat 22g, Carb 53g, Protein 29g, Fiber 5g
Get Prepped: (5 minutes)
Preheat oven to 350°
Onion: Peel and chop half
Garlic: Mince
Lemon: Zest half and juice 2 TBSP
Basil: Chop
Pots and Pans: Stockpot, skillet,
baking dish, colander
*Remember to remove meat
items from bottom of bag!
Start cooking: (50 minutes)
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add ziti
and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté onion for
a few minutes. Add ground beef and garlic and cook for
another a few minutes. Once browned, add marinara sauce
and let simmer for 15 minutes. Mix in the chopped basil.
3. Grease a medium baking dish (butter or cooking spray)
and begin to prepare ziti. Layer as follows: ½ the ziti,
provolone cheese, sour cream, ½ sauce and ground beef
mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese, and remaining
sauce mixture. Top with 1 TBSP of grated Parmesan cheese
and place in the oven. Bake ziti for 30 minutes, or until
cheese is melted and top is slightly browned.
4. While ziti is in the oven, make salad dressing. Mix lemon
juice, zest, honey, and drizzle 3 TBSP olive oil while whisking.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the baking
dish from oven and allow to cool for 3-5 minutes. Dress the
mixed greens with honey-lemon dressing to taste. Cut the
baked ziti, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and
serve with salad on the side.
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