Creamy Baked Ziti By Kelly Miller • January2,2018 • Updated July 24, 2018 • 11 Comments 294 5 Jump to Recipe Jump to VideoThis Creamy Baked Ziti is a total family favorite dinner! Layers of ziti pasta, meat sauce, mozzarella, provolone, and sour cream – absolutely delicious! I originally posted this recipe here on Mostly Homemade Mom over 5 years ago. At the time, I was a full time teacher with a toddler and an infant. Paul and I had our share of layoffs and job losses and we were trying to make ends meet when I decided to see if I could earn a little extra money by trying this “blog thing” along with my teaching job. If you would have told me way back then that this little “blog thing” would now be my fulltime job, I would have said that you’re nutso! I still can’t believe it sometimes that this is my job, I love it THAT much. Thank you for being along with me for the ride! I left the original post below as it originally appeared in 2012 – just with an updated printable recipe card and how-to video. We still absolutely LOVE this baked ziti recipe and I’m sure your family will, too! I have made this recipe for baked ziti for years. My best friend gave it to me, handwritten on an index card, and put it in my wishing well at my bridal shower. Ella was always an amazing cook. Growing up, I can remember standing in her parents’ kitchen making dinner or some fabulous dessert together. I think that might have been where my love of cooking first began! This recipe for ziti is a crowd pleaser. The sour cream in this dish gives it a rich, creamy flavor. We’ve made this for various family functions. It freezes very well also. Serve with a great salad and some bread sticks! Creamy Baked Ziti This Creamy Baked Ziti is a total family favorite dinner! Layers of ziti pasta, meat sauce, mozzarella, provolone, and sour cream - absolutely delicious! 4.37 from 11 votes Print Pin Rate Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanKeyword: baked ziti Prep Time: 20 minutes minutesCook Time: 30 minutes minutesTotal Time: 50 minutes minutes Servings: 12 servings Calories: 403kcal Author: Kelly Miller Ingredients▢ 1 1/2 lb ground beef▢ 1 onion diced▢ 2 jars spaghetti sauce▢ 16 oz ziti cooked to al dente▢ 1/4 lb sliced mozzarella cheese▢ 1/4 lb sliced provolone cheese▢ 1 cup sour cream▢ 1/2 cup parmesan cheese▢ 2 tsp oregano InstructionsCook pasta until al dente. Meanwhile, brown ground beef and diced onion in a large skillet, drain. Add two jars spaghetti sauce, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray. Spread half of ziti on bottom of dish. Layer with alternating slices of mozzarella and provolone cheese.Ladle half of meat sauce over cheese. Place dollops of the sour cream over the meat sauce (use all of the sour cream, not half as this will be the only layer of sour cream). Repeat layers as listed ending with the meat sauce. Sprinkle top with grated parmesan cheese and oregano. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Video NutritionCalories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 1.8mg Tried this recipe?Follow me @mostlyhomemademom or tag #MostlyHomemadeMom! Â Please leave me a star rating at the bottom of this post if you enjoy this recipe! This baked ziti is actually a staple for our family during holiday meals and big get-togethers. One pan of this make enough for a TON of people, so the 12 person serving size listed on the recipe card is being VERY conservative. You’ll be looking forward to leftovers, though, so be ready!! 294 5
Maria says June 9, 2012 at 6:26 pm This looks so good, baked ziti is one of my favorite comfort foods! I'm your newest follower! :o) Reply
Deana says June 10, 2012 at 3:07 am Thanks for linking up @ CountryMommaCooks your pasta looks delicious : ) Reply
Krista says June 10, 2012 at 12:51 pm I love baked pasta recipes and am always looking for new twists on ones I already make. Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & please come back soon ~EMM Reply
The Daily Smash says June 10, 2012 at 9:18 pm Yummy this looks so good. I need to try it soon. Love your blog Check out my food blog if you haven't already 🙂 http://www.thedailysmash101.blogspot.com Reply
keri @ shaken together says June 12, 2012 at 5:09 pm I love all the cheese in here and the sour cream just HAS to make this extra delicious! Pinning this recipe! Thanks so much for sharing it at the {what's shakin' link party} this week! Reply
keri @ shaken together says June 16, 2012 at 9:27 am I'm featuring this today at the {what's shakin' link party} … hope you join us and link up again this week!! Reply
Six Sisters says June 13, 2012 at 5:08 pm OOOOH delish! Thanks for sharing with us on "Strut Your Stuff Saturday!" We hope to see you next week! -The Sisters Reply
Evelyn says June 16, 2012 at 3:51 pm Just popping over from Shaken Together and this is one my husbands favorite dishes. I am pinning it! I would also love to invite you to share this at Freedom Fridays Blog Hop:) Now following via pinterest and GFC:) Reply
Ragan says July 23, 2018 at 8:40 pm Ive made this several times or and it’s soooooo good! Perfect for dinner and then I gets yummy lunch leftovers for lunch all week. Yay me! Reply
Paul Miller says August 26, 2018 at 11:15 pm She’s been making this for me for years, even back when we were dating, so total about 20 years. I’m pretty sure it was a friend’s recipe, and I LOVE THAT FRIEND FOR GIVING HER THIS. 🙂 Reply