Chowhound Baked Ziti With Meatballs Recipe

Total time: 90 minutes

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Chowhound Baked Ziti With Meatballs Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 36%. At 828mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Chowhound Baked Ziti With Meatballs Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10 servings   ( 250 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 513
Total Fat: 29g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 95mg
Sodium: 828mg
Total Carbohydrates: 36g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 27g
Calcium: 391mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 542mg Vitamin A: 140mcg
Vitamin C: 8mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dried ziti pasta
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
  • 1 pound fresh Italian sausage, casings removed, sausage meat pinched off in 1-inch pieces
  • 16 ounces whole-milk ricotta
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese

Instructions

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