Freezer Meal Baked Ziti is an easy to make pasta freezer meal. Pasta freezer meals made with ground beef are very easy to assemble and prep for the freezer. Just thaw and bake for an easy dinner.
Prepare the sauce ahead of time by making Crock Pot Meat Sauce or using jarred pasta sauce. You’ll need about 5 cups for two family-size trays. Mix the ricotta filling with egg, seasonings, and parsley, then chill until assembly.
Cook the pasta according to package directions, rinse with cold water, and divide evenly between trays. Stir in 1 to 1½ cups of sauce, followed by ricotta mixture and shredded mozzarella, mixing well to coat all noodles thoroughly.
Layer remaining sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella over the pasta mixture. Seal trays with cardboard lids. Freeze. To prepare, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and drain any liquid before baking or microwaving.
For baking, preheat oven to 375°F, remove lid, and bake uncovered 30–45 minutes until hot and bubbling. If microwaving, heat in a vented container for 4–5 minutes, until cheese melts and pasta center is piping hot.