Hey there, mama! Welcome to my kitchen, where the chaos of raising two toddlers meets the joy of creating delicious family meals. Today, I’m sharing my go-to baked ziti recipe—a simple, cheesy, and comforting dish that’s perfect for busy moms.
With little ones running around, I know how hard it can be to make something that feels homemade yet manageable. This recipe checks all the boxes:
✔️ Kid-approved
✔️ Affordable ingredients
✔️ Quick and easy steps
Join me as I balance cooking, toddler interruptions, and sharing a few tips to make dinner prep less stressful for busy moms. Whether you’re looking for a family meal or something to freeze for later, this baked ziti has you covered!
🛒 Ingredients:
- Ziti pasta (I used 1 box of penne)
- Ground Turkey (or your favorite protein)
- Tomato& Basil sauce (1 bottle)
- Crushed Tomato (1 large can)
- Mozzarella (1 block) , Parmesan (8 oz) and ricotta cheese (1/2cup)
- Garlic ( I used 4-5 pcs)
-Parsley
-1/2 medium onion
- A sprinkle of love & seasoning !
-1/2 tsp Black pepper
-1/2 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp of:
-Cayenne
-Garlic powder
-Onion powder
-Italian seasoning
Disclaimer: I always like to reiterate that you can adjust the ingredients to your liking, you can taste as you go, just to make sure the food is not under seasoned, but don’t make it too salty we don’t need no high blood pressure. 

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💬 Let me know in the comments:
What’s your family’s favorite comfort food?
Would you try this recipe?
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