This Homemade Baked Ziti is one of my family’s favorite meals. It’s easy enough to make for hectic weeknight dinners but delicious enough to make for potlucks and gatherings with friends. I usually use my favorite sauce from the jar for a faster and easier recipe but feel free to substitute homemade sauce to fit your taste.
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Homemade Baked Ziti Recipe
Ingredients:
16oz box of ziti
½ pound of ground beef
1 jar of spaghetti sauce
8oz can of tomato sauce
15oz of ricotta cheese
1.5 cups mozzerella cheese
½ cup of parmesan cheese
1 large onion chopped
1 tsp oregano
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions, then set aside.
3. Cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is browned. Stir in sauces and oregano, and heat until mixture starts to boil.
4. Combine 1 cup of the sauce and beef mixture with cooked ziti.
5. Spoon ½ of the ziti mixture into a large baking dish, then top with ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella and 1 cup of sauce.
6. Spoon the rest of the ziti mixture on top and add remaining sauce.
7. Cover with foil, then bake at 350° F for 20 minutes.
8. Remove foil, then sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.
9. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes. (Yields 8-10 servings)
Enjoy!
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