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Recipe
Back East Baked Ziti Recipe
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1417g | |
| Calories 4029 | |
| Calories from Fat 2650 | 66% |
| Total Fat 299.55g | 374% |
| Saturated Fat 169.97g | 680% |
| Trans Fat 4.27g | |
| Cholesterol 1022mg | 341% |
| Sodium 7334mg | 306% |
| Potassium 2867mg | 82% |
| Total Carbs 46.62g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 22% |
| Sugars 25.96g | 17% |
| Protein 278.83g | 446% |
Ingredients Convert Measures
- 1-16 ounce box of ziti, bow ties or possibly rigatoni
- 1 lb grnd beef
- 1 to 1 1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 large (#303) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper
- healthy pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Directions
- In a large pot, boil the pasta in 1 gallon of salted water till still slightly hard (al-dente). Pasta will cook a little more while baking.
- While the pasta is cooking, brown the grnd beef well in a saut

