Love Ziti, but want something a little different? Then you have to try this Creamy Baked Ziti Recipe!

We really love regular baked Ziti, but, sometimes it gets boring to have the same meal over and over again. So, you’ve got to switch it up a little bit and this Creamy Baked Ziti recipe is the perfect way to do just that.

By adding just 2 surprising ingredients, this plain, old “regular” baked Ziti turns into a whole new tasting experience that your family will love.

And while you can certainly make this recipe any night of the week, it’s also great for a special family night, a holiday meal or even to bring along to a potluck!

Just add a fresh, garden salad and a loaf of crusty, Italian bread to the side and you’ve got the perfect meal for any occasion.

No matter where you serve it, everyone is going to love this meal!

So, what are you waiting for?

Add this Creamy Baked Ziti Recipe to your meal planner for the week and give it a try, you’re going to love it!

Here’s the recipe:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb. ground beef
• Salt, as desired
• Pepper, as desired
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1-28 ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1-28 ounce can crushed tomatoes with basil
• 1 lb. Ziti
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup ranch salad dressing
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded

Pour the olive oil into a big pot and heat it up. Add the ground beef and cook until it’s brown.

Add in the seasonings and tomatoes. Stir it all together and cook for about half an hour.

Mix together the heavy cream and ranch salad dressing and pour it into the sauce. Stir to combine.

Prepare the ziti as directed on the packaging. Drain.

Pour the ziti into a pretty casserole dish and add some mozzarella cheese. Add the sauce and stir to combine.

Sprinkle the top with remaining mozzarella cheese and bake until golden brown.

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Have an Awesome Day!

~Vanessa Save

Vanessa Hamlin

Vanessa Hamlin is the owner and founder of Food Life Design and VLHamlinDesign. With her passion for frugal living and homesteading, Vanessa loves to write about easy recipes, making money, gardening, home remedies and everything else that a good life entails! When she’s not writing for Food Life Design or creating products for VLHamlinDesign, you’ll find Vanessa reading, drawing, gardening, cooking or spending time with her family.