Quick and Easy Baked Ziti
- Cook Time: 35 - 40 minutes
- Course: Main Dish
This delicious Baked Ziti recipe is quick and easy and sure to become a fast favorite in your recipe book.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
- 4 cups (about 32 oz jar) chunky garden-style pasta sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, divided
- 1 package (16 oz.) ziti pasta, cooked and drained
- 1 package (8 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 container (15 oz.) ricotta cheese OR cottage cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- reynolds kitchens® unbleached parchment paper
Directions
Step 1
PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with Reynolds Kitchens® Unbleached Parchment Paper.
Step 2
COMBINE ground beef, pasta sauce and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning. Stir pasta into meat sauce; spread half of mixture evenly in parchment-lined pan. Top with half of Mozzarella cheese.
Step 3
COMBINE ricotta cheese, egg, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and remaining Italian seasoning; spread over Mozzarella cheese in pan. Spread remaining pasta mixture over ricotta cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
Step 4
BAKE to minutes or until hot and cheese is golden brown. Let stand minutes before serving.
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