TEX MEX ZITI

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How to make Tex Mex Ziti

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12-ounce) package ziti
1 pound ground beef
1/2 a medium-sized onion, chopped
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 cup picante sauce
1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Steps:

  • Serves: 6
  • Cooking Time: 40 min
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and drain again; set aside in a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown beef and onion over medium heat 5 minutes; drain off excess liquid. Add todrained pasta along with spaghetti sauce, picante sauce, ricotta cheese, and 1 cup Mexican cheese blend; stir until well combined.
  • Spoon into prepared baking dish and bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup Mexican cheese blend. Return to oven and bake 10 minutes, or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro just before serving.
  • Notes
  • For additional ethnic flavor, you might want to add a drained can of green chilies, jalapeƱo peppers, or black olives when you combine all of the ingredients.

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