Ziti Bake

Name: Ziti Bake
Ingredients: 1 pkg. ziti (16 oz.); 1 lb. ground beef; 1 (15 oz.) carton Ricotta; 1/2 c. grated Parmesan; 1/4 c. chopped parsley; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2 (15 oz.) jars sauce; 1 (8 oz.) pkg. Mozzarella, grated; extra sauce

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. ziti (16 oz.)
1 lb. ground beef
1 (15 oz.) carton Ricotta
1/2 c. grated Parmesan
1/4 c. chopped parsley
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 (15 oz.) jars sauce
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Mozzarella, grated
extra sauce

Directions

1

In 8-quart Dutch oven, prepare ziti according to directions. Drain; set aside.
2

In same Dutch oven, over medium heat, cook ground beef until well browned, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3

Remove Dutch oven from heat.
4

Stir in Ricotta and next 5 ingredients and half of sauce until well mixed.
5

Add ziti and toss gently to coat well.
6

Spoon into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Pour remaining sauce over ziti and sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese. Bake in 350° oven for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
7

Serve with extra sauce if desired.