RONZONI BAKED ZITI.

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This is the classic back of the box recipe. I usually double the recipe and it still disappears! Make sure you use pasta with the ridges, this holds the sauce the best.

Provided by Mrs.jami

Categories     European

Time 50m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

0.5 (8 ounce) box ziti pasta
3/4 lb ground beef (optional) or 3/4 lb sausage (optional)
3 cups marinara sauce (my favorite is Rao's)
1 3/4 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Cook pasta.
  • In large skillet brown meat (if using) and drain. Add marinara and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl stir together ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella and seasonings.
  • Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and add half of it to a 9x13 baking dish. Then spread the cheese mixture over the pasta.
  • Add the remaining pasta and top with mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5 minutes until hot and bubbly and cheese is golden brown.

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