Classic Baked Ziti

By JAmero4702

Ingredients

• 16 oz Ziti
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 Cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 6 Cups meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
• 1 Cup pasta water, reserved from cooking Ziti
• 2 Cups (8 oz) shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 1 Cup grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

Preparation

Step 1

Slightly undercook Ziti, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 Cup of the pasta cooking water, cover and set aside.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
In large skillet over medium heat cook beef, onion and garlic, stirring frequently 6 to 8 minutes or until meat is browned. Drain excess fat.
Stir in 5 Cups of spaghetti sauce and pasta water. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Mix meat/sauce mixture with the Ziti mixture into a 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
Sprinkle with Mozzarella Cheese and 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese.
Top with remaining Ziti mixture and remaining 1 Cup spaghetti sauce.
Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan Cheese.
Bake 25-30 minutes or until heated through.