Cheesy Baked Ziti with Ground Beef Recipe

Looking for a hearty and flavorful pasta dish? Try this delicious Cheesy Baked Ziti with Ground Beef recipe! This dish is sure to satisfy any pasta craving with its combination of tender ziti noodles, rich tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ziti noodles
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 jar (24 ounces) of your favorite tomato sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Cook the ziti noodles according to the instructions on the package.
3. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink.
4. Add the tomato sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
6. Combine the cooked ziti noodles with the ground beef and tomato sauce mixture.
7. Pour half of the ziti mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
8. Add half of the ricotta cheese mixture on top of the ziti mixture.
9. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the ricotta cheese mixture.
10. Repeat layers with the remaining ziti mixture, ricotta cheese mixture, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
11. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the dish.
12. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
13. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
14. Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.

This Cheesy Baked Ziti with Ground Beef recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner at home, and it also makes great leftovers for lunch the next day. The combination of savory ground beef, tangy tomato sauce, and creamy cheeses is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Give this recipe a try and see how delicious it can be!