Zucchini Lasagna with Ground Beef

The dish in the image appears to be a baked pasta dish with a rich tomato-based sauce, meat, and a generous layer of melted cheese. Based on the visual cues and your suggestions, it most closely resembles Zucchini Lasagna or Baked Ziti.

Here are a couple of recipes that align with the image and your suggestions:

Zucchini Lasagna with Ground Beef

This recipe uses slices of zucchini instead of traditional lasagna noodles, layered with a savory ground beef sauce and cheese.

Ingredients:

• 2-3 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (24-26 ounce) jar pasta sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess grease.
3. Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, beaten egg, and Parmesan cheese.
6. Arrange a layer of zucchini slices on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
7. Spread half of the meat sauce over the zucchini.
8. Spoon half of the ricotta mixture over the meat sauce.
9. Sprinkle one cup of mozzarella cheese over the ricotta mixture.
10. Repeat layers with the remaining zucchini, meat sauce, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella cheese.
11. Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

Baked Ziti with Ground Beef

This is a classic comfort food featuring ziti pasta baked in a flavorful ground beef and tomato sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ziti pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (24-26 ounce) jar pasta sauce
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess grease.  
3. Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, beaten egg, and Parmesan cheese.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti pasta, meat sauce, and ricotta mixture.
7. Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
8. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the dish is heated through.
10. Let stand for a few minutes before serving.

Both of these recipes result in a hearty, cheesy baked dish that looks similar to the image you provided. The choice between them depends on whether you prefer a pasta-based dish (Baked Ziti) or a lower-carb, vegetable-forward option (Zucchini Lasagna).