Easy Baked Ziti
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried ziti
- 1 lb ground beef, turkey or Italian sausage
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 32 oz pasta sauce
- 1 egg
- 8 oz ricotta cheese
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ cup parmesan or pecorino cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, continue to the next step.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meat and cook until browned. Drain fat/juices from the meat and set the meat aside.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and add onions. Cook until onions begin to soften and turn translucent. Turn the heat down to low and add the minced garlic. Saute until fragrant.
- Return the meat to the skillet and add sauce. Stir to combine.
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg. Mix in ricotta cheese, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and parmesan/percorino cheese.
- Mix together pasta, ricotta cheese mixture, and sauce. Once well combined, pour into a large, greased baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Spray a piece of aluminum foil large enough to cover the dish with Pam or another oil spray. Cover the dish and place in a preheated, 350℉ oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
