Tex Mex Ziti

By sassy47

Ingredients

• 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
• For additional flavor, add a drained can of green chilies, jalapeño peppers, or black olives when you combine all of the ingredients.

Preparation

Step 1

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.

Read more at http://www.mrfood.com/Pastas/Tex-Mex-Ziti-1585/ml/1#aVHeMM8lxJyTecuR.99