Daria remade a dish from our recipe blog by Theresa Kavouras. Try this keto comfort food recipe! This recipe features our amazing ziti noodles. They are perfect for mac and cheese, casseroles, and much more!
"I miss the saucy, cheesy goodness of baked ziti, and this dish gives you just that. The real MVP here is Miracle Noodle. In such a traditional dish, you need a middle replacement that looks and feels like ziti. Miracle Noodle gives the low-carb the step-up that is needed. Awesome recipe, Theresa!"
Recipe from Daria AKA @thespoonfulreview.
Recipe from Daria AKA @thespoonfulreview.
Below are the modifications Daria made.
- Instead of canned tomatoes, use Taste Inspirations Tomato Basil Sauce (but don't skimp on spices in the recipe).
- To cut calories and fat, use ground turkey instead of beef.
INGREDIENTS:
2 packs Miracle Noodle Ziti1 Tablespoon avocado oil
1 lb ground beef
1/2 C of yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic
1 Tb Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp fennel seeds
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 cans diced tomatoes
12 oz. whole milk ricotta cheese
1/4 C shredded Parmesan
2 C shredded mozzarella
1 whole egg
DIRECTIONS:
1. Prepare Miracle Noodle Ziti according to package. Set aside.
2. Brown meat over med heat til cooked through. Drain and set aside.
3. Add oil to same pan. Add onion and garlic. Saute 5 mins. Add seasoning, fennel, salt, and pepper. Cook an additional 5 mins or until fragrant.
4. Add tomatoes and protein. Simmer for 25 mins. Remove sauce from heat and allow to cool.
5. Place ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the Parmesan, and 1/2 c of mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Add beaten egg and combine.
6. Add about 1/4 c of the prepared sauce into cheese mix. Add noodles. Stir gently to combine.
7. Spray a 7'x11" Pyrex glass dish with non-stick cooking spray. Lay out half the noodle mixture. Then layer half the remaining sauce.
8. Add a layer of half the remaining mozzarella and 1/2 the remaining Parmesan. Repeat layers, starting with noodles, sauce, and cheese.
9. Place in a 350° oven for 35-45 mins or until cheese is golden brown and ziti is bubbly. Allow to rest 8 mins before serving.
