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BAKED ZITI WITH MEAT SAUCE Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 tsp. olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 cup diced onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. kosher salt
2 tsps. italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. black pepper
28 ounce can tomato sauce
28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 pound ziti or penne pasta
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
Directions:
Directions:
1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Crumble in the ground beef and cook until no longer pink, using a spoon to break up the meat. Add in the onions and cook for another 5 minutes, until onions are softened. Stir in the garlic, italian seasoning, salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes and bring to a low simmer. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

While the sauce cooks, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Boil the pasta short of 2 minutes of the recommended cooking time so that it is very al dente. Drain the pasta. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, meat sauce, parmesan, and 1/1/2 cups of mozzarella. Toss to combine and pour into casserole dish or 9 X 13 baking pan. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
To make in a rush, use store-bought sauce, and I usually cook my ground beef in the microwave, but you have to be sure it does not overcook. It will continue to cook some while you are draining it.

 

 

 

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