Baked Ziti with Vodka Sauce

Mozzarella, cottage cheese, and ground beef give Italian-inspired flavor to this easy baked ziti with vodka sauce.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 781 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
• 6 large eggs
• 1 (28 ounce) jar vodka marinara sauce
• 2.5 cups milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 11 minutes.

Step 3

While the ziti is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion to the hot skillet and cook until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, oregano, and garlic powder; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Drain and discard grease. Stir in marinara sauce.

Step 4

Drain ziti and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese over top, then layer with cottage cheese, meat sauce, and remaining mozzarella. Beat milk, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a bowl, and pour over top.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until set and bubbly, about 45 minutes.