Baked Ziti

By GmaJan12

Ingredients

• 12 ounces uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 jar (28 ounces) spaghetti sauce
• 2 eggs
• 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
• 2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce.

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture and toss to coat.

Spoon a third of the meat sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; top with half of the pasta mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining meat sauce.

Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

Yield: 6-8 servings