8 servings
Baked Ziti
DinnerIngredients
450 g Pasta (dry, enriched)
500 g Beef (ground, lean, raw)
1 1/2 cup Cheese (ricotta, whole milk)
350 g Cheese (mozzarella, whole milk)
3 cup Tomatoes (crushed, canned)
3/4 cup, sliced Onions (raw)
3 clove Garlic (raw)
1 large Egg (whole, raw, fresh)
3/8 cup Cheese (parmesan, grated)
1 × 5 ml, ground Spices (basil, dried)
1 tsp, leaves Spices (oregano, dried)
1 tbsp Vegetable oil (olive)
1 1/2 tsp Salt (table)
1/2 × 5 ml whole Spices (pepper, black)
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the pasta until just al dente (1 minute less than package). Drain.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook the onion for 4 minutes, add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 8 minutes. Drain excess fat.
4
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
5
In a bowl, combine the ricotta, egg, remaining salt, and half the Parmesan.
6
In a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, layer: half the pasta, half the meat sauce, dollops of ricotta mixture, half the mozzarella. Repeat. Top with remaining Parmesan.
7
Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 15 minutes more until bubbly.
8
Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
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