{"id":91143,"date":"2025-02-18T04:27:15","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T04:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/18\/million-dollar-baked-ziti-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2025-02-18T04:27:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T04:27:15","slug":"million-dollar-baked-ziti-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/18\/million-dollar-baked-ziti-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"Million Dollar Baked Ziti | The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-intro\">\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti definitely tastes like a million bucks! It\u2019s hearty, crowd-pleasing and perfect for family dinners!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-1.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-1.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti definitely tastes like a million bucks! It\u2019s hearty, crowd-pleasing and perfect for family dinners!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the <strong>ultimate comfort food<\/strong> that tastes like a million bucks! It\u2019s packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is <strong>something for the whole family<\/strong> in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"SIde shot of someone scooping a portion of million dollar baked ziti out of the casserole dish. \" class=\"wp-image-283908\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-reasons-you-ll-love-this-recipe\">Reasons You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Easy to Make:<\/strong>\u00a0Simple ingredients and straightforward steps make this Million Dollar baked ziti recipe a breeze.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rich &amp; Creamy:<\/strong>\u00a0A luscious blend of cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and mozzarella makes every bite irresistible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make-Ahead Friendly:<\/strong>\u00a0Prep it in advance and have a ready-to-go meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-kids-will-love-it\">Your Kids Will Love It<\/h2>\n<p>This million dollar baked Ziti is SO delicious! It\u2019s super kid-friendly because of how creamy it is. I\u2019m so tired of spending time in the kitchen making dinner, and my kids don\u2019t like it. They absolutely loved this recipe! It\u2019s like a super saucy, creamy, cheesy spaghetti, but baked. It\u2019s an easy casserole recipe that you can make ahead or even make into a freezer meal. I have instructions for both below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-for-million-dollar-baked-ziti\">Ingredients for Million Dollar Baked Ziti<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-284378\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsMillionDollarBakedZiti-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsMillionDollarBakedZiti.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsMillionDollarBakedZiti-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsMillionDollarBakedZiti-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsMillionDollarBakedZiti-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsMillionDollarBakedZiti-1200x800.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsMillionDollarBakedZiti-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-284378\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsMillionDollarBakedZiti-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsMillionDollarBakedZiti.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsMillionDollarBakedZiti-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsMillionDollarBakedZiti-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IngredientsWithLabelsMillionDollarBakedZiti-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-million-dollar-baked-ziti\">How to Make Million Dollar Baked Ziti<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re hosting guests or just craving a comforting family dinner, this meal is always a hit! As an added plus, it\u2019s very kid-friendly. My kids beg for it on repeat! It\u2019s really a complete meal all on its own, but I love to serve it with a simple <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/caesar-salad\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">caesar salad<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/the-best-homemade-garlic-bread\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">garlic bread<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Boil the Pasta:<\/strong> Preheat the oven to 350\u00baF and spray a 6-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the ziti according to the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brown the Meat:<\/strong> Meanwhile, cook the Italian sausage and ground beef in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Garlic:<\/strong> Drain off the fat and add the garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Sauce and Simmer: <\/strong>Adding the <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">spaghetti sauce<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-seasoning\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian seasoning<\/a>. Bring to a simmer over medium heat before reducing the heat to lower and simmering for 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make the Cheese Mixture:<\/strong> Add the cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of the mozzarella to a medium bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Mixture to Sauce:<\/strong> Add the cottage cheese mixture to the meat sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stir and<\/strong> <strong>Combine:<\/strong> Stir until it has all melted and combined.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mix in the Noodles:<\/strong> Stir the cooked <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/ziti-16oz-good-38-gather-8482\/-\/A-78779159#lnk=sametab\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ziti noodles<\/a> into the sauce. Pour everything into the prepared baking dish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake:<\/strong> Top with the remaining 1 \u00bd cups of mozzarella cheese. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the cheese is melted and browned on top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"283838\" alt=\"Overhead shot of cooked ziti noodles in a colander. \" class=\"wp-image-283838\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-4-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"283838\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-4-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of cooked ziti noodles in a colander. \" class=\"wp-image-283838\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"283842\" alt=\"Overhead shot of ground beef and Italian sausage cooking in a skillet. \" class=\"wp-image-283842\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"283842\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of ground beef and Italian sausage cooking in a skillet. \" class=\"wp-image-283842\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"283841\" alt=\"Overhead shot of garlic added to the cooked meat. \" class=\"wp-image-283841\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"283841\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of garlic added to the cooked meat. \" class=\"wp-image-283841\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"283840\" alt=\"Overhead shot of cooked meat with spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning added.\" class=\"wp-image-283840\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-3-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"283840\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-3-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of cooked meat with spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning added.\" class=\"wp-image-283840\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"283833\" alt=\"Overhead shot of cottage cheese, mozzarella, sour cream and cream cheese mixed together. \" class=\"wp-image-283833\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-5-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-5-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"283833\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-5-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of cottage cheese, mozzarella, sour cream and cream cheese mixed together. \" class=\"wp-image-283833\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-5-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-5-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"283843\" alt=\"Overhead shot of meat sauce with the cheese mixture on top. \" class=\"wp-image-283843\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-6-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-6-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-6-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"283843\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-6-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of meat sauce with the cheese mixture on top. \" class=\"wp-image-283843\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-6-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-6-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"283839\" alt=\"Overhead shot of the million dollar baked ziti sauce mixed togethe rin a skillet. \" class=\"wp-image-283839\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-7-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-7-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-7-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-7-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-7-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"283839\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-7-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of the million dollar baked ziti sauce mixed togethe rin a skillet. \" class=\"wp-image-283839\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-7-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-7-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-7-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-7-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"809\" data-id=\"283835\" alt=\"Overhead shot of ziti noodles being mixed in with the sauce. \" class=\"wp-image-283835\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-8-1200x809.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-8-500x337.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-8-400x270.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-8-150x101.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-8-1200x809.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"809\" data-id=\"283835\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-8-1200x809.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of ziti noodles being mixed in with the sauce. \" class=\"wp-image-283835\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-8-1200x809.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-8-500x337.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-8-400x270.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-8-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"283834\" alt=\"Angle shot of someone sprinkling cheese on top of the millioin dollar baked ziti casserole. \" class=\"wp-image-283834\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-10-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-10.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-10-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-10-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-10-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-10-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"283834\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-10-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Angle shot of someone sprinkling cheese on top of the millioin dollar baked ziti casserole. \" class=\"wp-image-283834\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-10-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-10.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-10-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-10-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/MillionDollarBakedZiti-10-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-perfect-million-dollar-baked-ziti\">Tips for Perfect Million Dollar Baked Ziti<\/h3>\n<p>Million dollar baked ziti is a family favorite you\u2019re sure to love! Here are some tips to ensure the best results when making this easy Italian dish.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Can I cut the recipe in half?<\/strong> If you want to make this recipe for a smaller amount of people (5-6), cut all the ingredients in half and bake it in a 3 or 4-quart baking dish for about 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and browning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste Before<\/strong> <strong>Seasoning! <\/strong>Taste the sauce before mixing in the noodles. Season with salt and pepper if desired. I didn\u2019t feel it needed any, but you may add salt and pepper to taste if you would like.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can I switch up the meat?<\/strong> I used 1 pound of Italian sausage and 1 pound of ground beef for this recipe. But you may use ground turkey, ground chicken, or spicy Italian sausage if you would prefer!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do I have to use cottage cheese?<\/strong> If you don\u2019t like cottage cheese, don\u2019t worry! It melts away completely and adds a delicious tang to the sauce. If you still don\u2019t want to use cottage cheese, you may replace it with plain Greek yogurt or sour cream.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pasta Perfection!<\/strong> If you prefer your pasta to be more al dente, I recommend cooking it only half of the suggested cooking time on the pasta package. The noodles will continue to cook in the oven as the pasta bakes, so this will prevent them from becoming too soft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Overhead shot of million dollar baked ziti with a wooden serving spoon getting a scoop out. \" class=\"wp-image-283910\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-2-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-2-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-2-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of million dollar baked ziti with a wooden serving spoon getting a scoop out. \" class=\"wp-image-283910\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-2-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout cwp-large\"><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leftovers-and-make-ahead-tips\">Leftovers and Make Ahead Tips<\/h3>\n<p>One of the many things I love about baked ziti is that it\u2019s a great make-ahead and freezer-friendly meal! You can assemble it in advance, store it in the fridge or freezer, and bake it when you\u2019re ready. A delicious, hassle-free option that delivers major flavor!<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In the Refrigerator:<\/strong> Store leftover million dollar ziti bake in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/rubbermaid-10pc-brilliance-leak-proof-food-storage-containers-with-airtight-lids\/-\/A-51097873\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">airtight container<\/a> or cover tightly with plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 7 days.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>To Reheat:<\/strong>\u00a0Heat individual portions in the microwave for 1-1 \u00bd minutes or the whole pan in a preheated oven set to 350\u00baF for 15-20 minutes until heated through or until the internal temperature reaches 165\u00baF.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Make Ahead:<\/strong> This recipe can be prepared the day before and stored covered in the fridge until you are ready to bake it. Add 15-20 minutes of cooking time to account for it being cold when it goes in the oven. Make sure the internal temperature reaches 165\u00baF before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-leftovers-callout --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Overhead shot of plated million dollar baked ziti. \" class=\"wp-image-283913\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-3-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-3-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-3-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-3-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-3-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-3-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of plated million dollar baked ziti. \" class=\"wp-image-283913\" title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti is the ultimate comfort food that tastes like a million bucks! It's packed with layers of tender noodles, ground meat, spaghetti sauce, and plenty of cheesy goodness. There is something for the whole family in this hearty, crowd-pleasing dish!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-3-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-3-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-3-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-3-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-3-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-freezer-meal-instructions\">Freezer Meal Instructions<\/h2>\n<p>If you are looking to save time and the hassle of deciding what to make for dinner, make a double batch and freeze one to have for later. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preparation:<\/strong> <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">To prepare this as a freezer meal, follow instructions through step 7 and cover it tightly with plastic wrap and a couple of layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil.<\/span> Freeze for up to 3 months. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake From Thawed: <\/strong>Let it thaw in the fridge for at least 24 hours before baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-50 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake from Frozen:<\/strong> Alternatively, bake it directly from frozen by covering it with aluminum foil and baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 60-75 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Make sure the internal temperature reaches 165\u00baF.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-baked-pasta-recipes\">More Baked Pasta Recipes<\/h2>\n<p>I absolutely love baked pasta! It\u2019s the perfect dish for feeding a crowd, meal prepping, or just a cozy, homemade meal. Here are some of my family\u2019s favorites that you\u2019re sure to love, too!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/million-dollar-ziti-1.jpg&amp;description=Million Dollar Baked Ziti\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"283728\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/million-dollar-baked-ziti\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-283729\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"283729\" data-servings=\"12\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-283729-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"283729\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-283729-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and spray a 6-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-283729-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the ziti according to the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-283729-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Meanwhile, cook the Italian sausage and ground beef in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-283729-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Drain off the fat and add the garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes before adding the spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer over medium heat before reducing the heat to lower and simmering for 10 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-283729-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of mozzarella to a medium bowl and beat with a hand mixer until combined.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-283729-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the cheese mixture to the sauce and stir until it has all melted and combined.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-283729-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir the cooked ziti noodles into the sauce before pouring it all into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-283729-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"> Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is melted and browned on top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">For 6 Servings: To make this recipe for a smaller amount of people, cut all of the ingredients in half and bake it in a 3 or 4-quart baking dish for about 30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and browning.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">538<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">38<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">29<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">30<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">102<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1134<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">730<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1024<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">224<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: 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