Baked Ziti

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min. + standing

YIELD: 6-8 servings

Baked ziti is a cozy pasta dish that features layers of meat sauce, tender noodles and creamy ricotta cheese. This freezer-friendly recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd.

Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked ziti or small tube pasta

2 pounds ground beef

1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce

2 large eggs, beaten

1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese

2-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.

Stir in spaghetti sauce.

3. In a large bowl, combine eggs, ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and the Parmesan cheese. Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture and stir until blended.

4. Spoon a third of the meat sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with half of the pasta mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining meat sauce.

5. Cover and bake 40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

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