Greek Baked Ziti with Feta

Greek Baked Ziti with Feta

A Greek-inspired baked pasta with ziti, cinnamon-and-oregano beef tomato sauce, tangy feta and yogurt, and a golden mozzarella topping.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 190°C. Coat the baking dish with 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil.

    Ingredients used: 10.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: baking dish, oven

  2. Step 2

    Heat the remaining 1 ¼ tbsp (20 ml) olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion until softened, then add the beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 500.0 gr Ground Beef, 20.0 ml Olive Oil, 180.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the red wine and simmer until reduced slightly.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 120.0 ml Dry Red Wine, 12.0 gr Garlic, 30.0 gr Tomato Paste

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Add the tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon, half the salt, and the black pepper. Simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Dried Oregano, 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 1.0 gr Ground Cinnamon, 5.0 gr Salt, 800.0 gr Tomato

    Cookware: large skillet, wooden spoon

  5. Step 5

    Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the remaining salt. Cook the ziti for 2 minutes less than the package directs, then drain.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 5.0 gr Salt, 450.0 gr Ziti Pasta

    Cookware: colander, large pot

  6. Step 6

    Mix the Greek yogurt, eggs, and feta in a mixing bowl until evenly combined.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Egg, 200.0 gr Feta Cheese, 240.0 gr Plain Greek Yogurt

    Cookware: mixing bowl, wooden spoon

  7. Step 7

    Combine the drained ziti with the beef sauce, then fold in the feta mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover evenly with mozzarella.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Mozzarella

    Cookware: baking dish, large pot, wooden spoon

  8. Step 8

    Bake at 190°C until bubbling and browned on top, with the center reaching 74°C. Rest for 10 minutes before serving.

    Timer: 35 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish, oven

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