Description
Creamy Beef Alfredo Ziti Casserole is a rich, cheesy baked pasta loaded with smoky beef and creamy Alfredo sauce. This cozy, family-friendly dinner is easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights, and even better as leftovers the next day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound smoked beef, crumbled or ground
- 12 ounces ziti pasta
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook ziti according to package directions until al dente (8–10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook smoked beef for 5–7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in Alfredo sauce, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add cooked ziti to the skillet and toss until evenly coated.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Transfer pasta mixture and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, stir in ¼ cup heavy cream or a spoonful of cream cheese with the Alfredo sauce.
- You can substitute penne or rigatoni for ziti.
- Add steamed broccoli or spinach for extra veggies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg