Number Of Serves:
10
Serve(s)
Preparation Time:
15.00
min
Cooking Time:
30
min
Ingredients
-
8
oz. (about 1/2 box)
of
Ziti
-
3/4
lb.
of
ground beef or sausage
-
3
cups (about 26 oz. jar)
of
spaghetti sauce
-
1 3/4
cups (15 oz.)
of
ricotta cheese
-
2
cups (8 oz.)
of
shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
-
1
tsp.
of
dried basil leaves
-
1/2
tsp.
of
salt
-
1/4
tsp.
of
ground black pepper
-
1/4
cup
of
grated parmesan cheese
Procedure/Direction:
Heat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook pasta to desired firmness (about 8 to 10 minutes)
Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium heat, brown meat until thoroughly cooked; drain
Stir in spaghetti sauce
Simmer for 10 minutes
In a small bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and seasonings; set aside
Toss hot pasta with meat sauce
In 13x9x2 inch baking dish, spoon one-half pasta mixture; spread cheese mixture over top
Layer with remaining pasta; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese
Cover loosely with foil; bake for 25 minutes
Remove foil; bake 5 minutes until hot & bubbly
Makes 14 1 cup servings.. or 7 or 8 normal size servings!!
