PERFECT EASY BAKED ZITI

Perfect Easy Baked Ziti image

Provided by Tiara Joseph

Categories Beef

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 can(s) marinara sauce
1 lb mozzarella cheese ( shredded )
1 1/2 lb ground chuck, cooked
1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 lb ziti, cooked
1/2 c italian bread crumbs
1 1/2 c ricotta cheese
2 tsp olive oil

Steps:

1. Boil Pasta Follow Instructions On Box ( Set Aside )
2. Cook Up Your Meat And The Drain Access Fat . (Set Aside)
3. Start Sauce By Heating Minced Garlic In Pan W/ 2 teaspoons of olive oil .
4. Pour in Sauce And Add In Italian Seasonings
5. Let Simmer For About 10 mins
6. Heat Oven To 350
7. In A Large Mixing Bowl Combine Meat , Pasta , Ricotta Cheese & 1/2 lb Of Mozzarella Cheese . Mix Well
8. Then add In Half Of Your Sauce Mixture . Mix Well And Pour Into Your Pan .
9. Use The Remainder Of The Mozzarella Cheese To Cover Your Pasta . Add Bread Crumbs For a Great Cheesy Crunch To The Dish
10. Cook For 1hr to 1hr and 45 mins depending on your over or until the cheese has formed a nice caramel brown color to it . Remove from oven let cool . Prepare Your Salads And Or garlic Bread And Enjoy with A Great Glass Of Red Wine ... Or a Nice Cold Glass Of Southern Tea
11. The Set Aside Sauce Is For Those Who Like A Little More Sauce Then Others ... Easy To Add Sauce Hard To Take Away ... Enjoy