Classic Baked Ziti

Ingredients

• 1 lb ziti pasta(paid link)
• 2 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 1 medium onion(paid link)
• 3 clove garlic(paid link)
• 1 lb ground beef(paid link)
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes(paid link)
• 6 oz tomato paste(paid link)
• 1 tsp dried oregano(paid link)
• 1 tsp dried basil(paid link)
• 1 tsp salt(paid link)
• ½ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 15 oz ricotta cheese(paid link)
• ½ cup parmesan cheese(paid link)
• 1 large large egg(paid link)
• 2 cup mozzarella cheese(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

3. 3

   Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess fat.

4. 4

   Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, and egg. Mix well.

6. 6

   Spread about 1 cup of the meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer half of the cooked ziti over the sauce. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the ziti. Top with another 1 cup of meat sauce and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.

7. 7

   Repeat the layers: remaining ziti, remaining meat sauce, and remaining mozzarella cheese.

8. 8

   Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

   30 min

9. 9

   Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

   10 min

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