Baked Ziti

By KSmitherman

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 1b ziti pasta, uncooked
• 3 Cups spaghetti sauce, divided
• 15 oz container ricotta cheese
• 2 1/2 C shredded mozzarella, divided
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 3 TBS parmesan cheese

Details

Adapted from themenumom.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a casserole dish or 9X13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Brown hamburger, and drain. Cook pasta according to package directions until almost al dente and then drain.
Combine hot pasta, hamburger, 1 1/2 C spaghetti sauce, ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed. Pour into casserole dish. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce, 1/2 C mozzarella, and 3 TBS Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is browned and bubbly.