RAMS FAN - ZITI CASSEROLE RECIPE

RAMS FAN - ZITI CASSEROLE RECIPE image

Yield lots boys

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 lbs pasta (ziti, shells, penne or rigatoni pasta)
2 lbs. ricotta cheese
8 oz. shredded mozzarella
8 oz. Romano or Parmesan grated cheese
1 T dried parsley
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1-1/4 lbs. ground beef (brown and drain fat)
2 - 64 oz. Jars of pre-made sauce (may only need 1.5 jars)

Steps:

There are a couple of ways to assemble the Casserole: One Way: Cook pasta, drain and put into large bowl. Mix with approximately 1 cup of sauce. Set aside. Mix ricotta cheese in a bowl with parsley and Romano or Parmesan grated cheese. Brown and drain ground beef and then add to the remaining first jar of sauce. Spread some sauce on bottom of pan. Add layer of pasta. Then add 6 large spoonfuls of ricotta mixture, sprinkle with mozzarella, and cover in a thin layer of sauce. Repeat layers of pasta, ricotta mixture, mozzarella and sauce. Last layer should be pasta and as much of the second jar of sauce to have a moist casserole. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 45min (or until lightly browned). Bring casserole hot to the Team Dinner. Another Way: Cook pasta, drain and put into a large bowl. Mix with the ricotta cheese, Romano or Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, pepper, and 1-jar of sauce. Put mixture into a disposable aluminum pan. Add as much of the second jar of sauce to the top to ensure a moist casserole. Bake for 45min (or until lightly browned) in a preheated 350-degree oven. Bring casserole hot to the Team Dinner.