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Baked Ziti 12

A home-style Baked Ziti 12 made with Lean Ground Beef, Ricotta Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, and Pepper. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 1 lb
• 15 oz
• 1/2 cup
• 3/4 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1/8 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In same Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until well browned, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. 2

   Remove Dutch oven from heat; stir in ricotta, next 5 ingredients and half of spaghetti sauce until well mixed.

3. 3

   Add ziti and toss gently to coat well.

4. 4

   Spoon mixture into 13" by 9" backing pan; pour remaining spaghetti sauce evenly over ziti mixture; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

5. 5

   Back 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

6. 6

   In 3 quart saucepan over medium heat, in hot salad oil, cook onion and garlic until tender, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Add tomato sauce and remaining ingredients; over high heat, heat to boiling.

8. 8

   Reduce heat to medium-low; partially cover and cook 30 minutes.

9. 9

   Discard bay leaf.