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Baked Ziti

Ziti layered with ground beef marinara, ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan, baked until bubbly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ziti pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the ziti in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain.
  3. Cook the beef, onion and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in the marinara, oregano, salt and pepper and simmer 5 minutes.
  5. Combine the ziti, ricotta and half of the mozzarella and Parmesan.
  6. Spread half of the pasta in the dish and top with half of the meat sauce. Repeat.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
  8. Bake uncovered 30 minutes, until bubbly. Let stand 5 minutes and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Let the ziti rest before cutting for cleaner slices.

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