Baked Ziti with Mozzarella Cheesy Baked Ziti with Melted Mozzarella and Rich Tomato Sauce Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) ziti pasta 2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought) 1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme) Salt and pepper to taste Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional) Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add ground beef or Italian sausage, season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, meat sauce, and ricotta cheese. Mix well. Transfer half of the pasta mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese and some Parmesan. Layer the remaining pasta mixture on top, then sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly with golden spots. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve hot. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes Kcal: 650 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings #bakedziti #italiancomfortfood #cheesypasta #mozarellapasta #homemadeitalian #comfortfoodrecipes #pastaovenbake #heartymeals #familydinner #easydinnerrecipes #italianrecipes #pastaandcheese #weeknightdinner #ricottacheese #groundbeefrecipes #italiandish #tomatosauce #pastafood #cheeselover #homecooking Indulge in this classic Baked Ziti with Mozzarella—layers of cheesy goodness and rich meat sauce baked to bubbly perfection! Perfect for family dinners!

Spicy Beef and Cheese Pasta Fiery Cheesy Beef Pasta Bake with Chili Kick Ingredients: 12 oz (340g) pasta (penne or rigatoni) 1 lb (450g) ground beef 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste) 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes 2 tablespoons tomato paste Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup beef broth or water 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Fresh basil or parsley for garnish Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika, and cumin, and cook for another minute. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes to blend the flavors. Add the cooked pasta to the beef sauce and mix well. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley and serve hot. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Kcal: 495 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #spicybeefpasta #cheesypastabake #comfortfoodrecipes #bakedpasta #pastaandcheese #beefandpasta #chilipasta #fierybites #easyweeknightmeals #spicycomfortfood #familydinnerideas #groundbeefrecipes #pastaovenbake #cheeselovers #easybakedmeals #heartyfood #mozzarellapasta #boldflavors #quickovenmeals #cheesycomfort Craving comfort food with a spicy twist? This Spicy Beef and Cheese Pasta Bake delivers BIG flavor and gooey cheese in every bite!

Korean BBQ Chicken Wings Sticky Korean BBQ Wings with Sesame and Scallions Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon vegetable oil For the Korean BBQ Sauce: 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated ginger 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon water Garnish: 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 2 green onions, thinly sliced Directions: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or foil and place a wire rack on top. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss with salt, pepper, cornstarch, and vegetable oil until evenly coated. Arrange wings on the rack in a single layer and bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden brown. Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochujang, garlic, ginger, honey, and water. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened slightly. Remove wings from oven and toss in the warm Korean BBQ sauce until well coated. Return wings to the oven for 5 minutes to caramelize. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #koreanbbqwings #stickywings #gochujanglove #chickenwingrecipes #asiandinnerideas #bakedchickenwings #koreanfusionfood #easyappetizers #gamefood #partywings #sweetandspicychicken #wingsfordays #sesamechicken #boldflavor #ovenbakedgoodness #chickendishes #wingnight #asianflavors #crispyandsaucy #umamibomb Sticky, spicy, and bursting with flavor – these Korean BBQ Chicken Wings are oven-baked to crispy perfection and coated in a luscious gochujang glaze!

Mamaw's Chicken and Rice Casserole Old-Fashioned Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake Just Like Mamaw Made Ingredients: 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping) Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish) Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika. Stir in the uncooked rice until evenly combined. Pour the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish. Nestle the raw chicken breasts into the mixture, spacing evenly. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and check rice for doneness. If needed, add a splash more broth and bake uncovered for another 10–15 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through. (Optional) Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top and return to oven for 5 minutes until melted. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour 10 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Kcal: 480 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #chickencasserole #mamawrecipes #oldfashionedcooking #southerncomfortfood #easyfamilydinners #ricebake #chickenandrice #homestylemeals #cozycasserole #ovenbakedgoodness #creamycomfortfood #nostalgicrecipes #southernkitchen #cheesyoption #onepanmeal #heartybakes #classicfamilymeals #chickendinnerideas #easycomfortdishes #wholesomeandwarm This creamy, comforting Chicken and Rice Casserole will take you straight back to Mamaw’s kitchen! So easy and nostalgic — just like she used to make.

Broccoli Chicken Divan Creamy Baked Broccoli Chicken Divan with Cheddar Crust Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced 4 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder Salt and black pepper, to taste 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (optional, for topping) Cooking spray or butter for greasing Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Steam broccoli florets for 3–4 minutes until just tender but still bright green. Drain and set aside. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook until slightly thickened, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in mozzarella and half of the cheddar until melted and smooth. Spread steamed broccoli evenly in the baking dish. Layer the cooked chicken over the broccoli. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the chicken and broccoli. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and optional breadcrumbs on top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 430 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #chickendivan #broccolibake #comfortfoodrecipes #easycasserole #cheesyrecipes #bakedchicken #chickenandbroccoli #weeknightmeals #familydinners #creamycasserole #homemadecasserole #dinnerideas #quickbakes #cheeselovers #classiccomfortfood #ovenbake #heartycasserole #cozydinner #wholesomemeals #cheddarchicken This Broccoli Chicken Divan is creamy, cheesy, and pure comfort in a casserole dish! Ready in under an hour and perfect for cozy weeknights.