Creamy Beef Alfredo Ziti Casserole
A comforting and delicious casserole featuring ziti pasta, seasoned ground beef, creamy Alfredo sauce, and melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef, Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces ziti pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked ziti and Alfredo sauce to the skillet, mixing until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool slightly, then garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve.
Notes
This casserole keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg