This is a recipe that is a favorite of ours! I often make this to deliver to people who might need a meal. Most times we can get two nights out of it. :)
Baked Ziti
0.5 (8 ounce) box ziti pasta I use a whole box of ziti
3/4 lb ground beef (optional) or 3/4 lb sausage (optional) I like the sausage or a mixture of both
3 cups marinara sauce (I use a large jar of Prego Three Cheese)
1 3/4 cups ricotta cheese (1 15 oz tub)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (I always wind up using closer to 3 cups)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Heat oven to 350°F.
Cook pasta.
In large skillet brown meat (if using) and drain. Add marinara and simmer for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl stir together ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella and seasonings.
Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and add half of it to a 9x13 baking dish. Then spread the cheese mixture over the pasta.
Add the remaining pasta and top with mozzarella and parmesan.
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5 minutes until hot and bubbly and cheese is golden brown
I serve this with a garden salad and sometimes with some garlic bread.
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