Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti

By TKakadelas

Ingredients

• 1 lb ziti
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 lg yellow onion, diced
• 3/4 t. kosher salt
• 1/4 t. black pepper
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 c. chopped fresh oregano
• 1-26 oz. jar of pasta sauce
• 1/2 c. (2 oz.)grated Parmesan
• 1-15 oz. container of ricotta
• 1-10 oz. box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed
• 1 c. grated mozzarella

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the ziti according to the package instructions. Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a large pot, over medium-low heat, heat the oil. Add the onion, salt, and pepper. Cook and cover until the onion is softened, 5-7 minutes. Add the beef, increase heat to medium-high and cook until no trace of pink remains, 5-8 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid. Add garlic and oregano and cook for 2 minutes. Add pasta sauce and heat for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add parmesan, ricotta, and spinach and toss again. Spread the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish or individual ramekins and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake until mozarella melts, about 15 minutes.