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Texmex Ziti

Texmex Ziti comes together with Ziti Pasta, Ground Beef, Spaghetti Sauce, Picante Sauce, and Ricotta Cheese. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Ingredients

• 12 oz
• 1 lb
• 2 cup
• 1 cup
• 15 oz
• 2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

3. 3

   Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

4. 4

   Cook ziti according to package directions; drain.

5. 5

   Set aside in a large bowl.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain.

7. 7

   Add to the ziti, along with the spaghetti sauce, picante sauce, ricotta cheese, and 1 cup of the Mexican cheese blend; mix well.

8. 8

   Spoon into the baking dish and bake 25 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with remaining

10. 10

    1 cup Mexican cheese blend.

11. 11

    Return to the oven and bake about 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts.

12. 12

    Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve.