Beefy Baked Ziti

bk_ziti Beefy Baked Ziti - This hearty, homestyle, beefy baked ziti recipe is overflowing with a 2 different cheeses, and a homemade, tomato based sauce. Oven baked to a fork tenderness, this fabulous Italian recipe, is perfect paired with some warm, buttered rolls.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Main Ingredient: Ziti, Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Beefy Baked Ziti

1 lb Ground beef
1 cn Tomato paste
2 c Ricotta cheese
1 lb Ziti, cooked, drained
2 c Mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 pk Spaghetti sauce mix, dry
1 envelope 16 oz Tomato sauce
2 Garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 c Parmesan cheese

Directions to make Beefy Baked Ziti

Step 1:Brown beef; drain. Add tomato sauce, paste, spaghetti sauce mix, and garlic. Simmer about 15 minutes. Pour over cooked pasta. Add ricotta and stir to mix well
Step 2:Grease a large casserole dish. Pour half the pasta mixture into bottom. Top with 1 c mozzarella. Pour in remaining pasta. Top with remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.

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