(Fancy Baked Ziti)
1 pound of Cavatappi (penne is ok too)
1 pound of ground meat (lean beef or meatloaf mix)
salt and pepper
1 quart of pasta sauce
16 oz part skim ricotta cheese
8 oz shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Italian seasoning
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil large pot of water and cook pasta according to directions to 'al dente'. Set aside. Meanwhile, season and cook ground meat in a deep skillet. Drain excess oil. Add sauce to pan and simmer for 15 minutes. In large baking dish, mix together pasta and sauce. Add ricotta cheese in heaping spoonfuls and a handful of mozzarella and fold in. Top with mozzarella cheese. In a separate bowl mix parmesan, breadcrumbs, and seasoning. Top with breading mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes covered. Remove cover and bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes or until breadcrumbs become brown. For extra crisp top, turn on broiler for a minute. Serve with garlic Italian bread and salad.
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| Baked in Longaberger 9x13 baking dish. |
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| it was so good i made it again! |
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| serving suggestion |
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| the boys were excited! |
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