EXTRA MEATY BAKED ZITI

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I know there are a lot of baked ziti recipes out there but this one has double the meat. My husband loves beef and I usually end up putting in more meat than is called for. This is so hearty and delicious. I often like to add a can of drained stewed tomatoes or diced tomatoes. I have also added a little bit of cottage cheese to the ricotta mixture to use it up. It still tasted great :) Make sure to serve with breadsticks or garlic bread!

Provided by Delish

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 9-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ziti pasta
2 lbs lean ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
1 medium onion, chopped (optional)
42 ounces favorite spaghetti sauce
2 eggs
15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon italian seasoning (optional) or 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
2 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in spaghetti sauce.
  • In a bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta, Italian seasoning or parsley if desired, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture and stir to coat evenly.
  • Spoon a third of the meat sauce into a greased 9x13 pan; top with half of the pasta mixture.
  • Repeat layers, ending with meat sauce.
  • Cover and bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
  • Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  • Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 738.4, Fat 30.9, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 173.3, Sodium 1295.5, Carbohydrate 58.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 14.3, Protein 54

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