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05/10/06

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Baked Ziti

 
WARNING!!! This recipe makes A LOT of food! We always end up freezing at least half of it for later meals.

Ingredients:
  • 1 Pound Box of Ziti Noodles
  • 2 Pounds Ground Beef
  • 3 Pound Jar of Spaghetti Sauce
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 Carton (15 Ounces) Ricotta Cheese
  • 2 1/2 Cups (10 Ounces) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided (1 1/2 Cup and 1 cup)

  • 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Directions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions
  2. In a skillet, cook Ground Beef on medium heat until no longer pink.
  3. Drain Ground Beef and stir in Spaghetti Sauce
  4. In a bowl, combine the Eggs, Ricotta Cheese, Parmesan Cheese and 1 1/2 Cup of the Mozzarella Cheese 
  5. Drain Pasta and add to Cheese mixture; Toss to coat the noodles
  6. Spoon in 1/3 of the Meat Sauce into a greased 13x9x2 baking dish
  7. Top with half of the Pasta mixture
  8. Repeat layers and top with remaining Meat sauce
  9. Cover with lid or foil and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes
  10. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella Cheese
  11. Bake (uncovered) 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese on top is melted
  12. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before serving

 


 

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