Baked Ziti

By calypan

Ingredients

• 12 ounces uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
• 2 Eggland's Best Eggs, beaten
• 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
• 2-1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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 the Parmesan cheese. Drain pasta; add to
cheese mixture and stir until blended.
•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.