Family dinners are a big focus for our family. As the girls have gotten older and activities creep into the evening, it’s not always easy but we eat all together 3-5 time a week. This recipe is so easy and will actually feed the 5 of us twice! I also add a fresh salad with our favorite dressing.
Quick Baked Ziti Recipe
- 2 boxes of penne or your favorite cut pasta
- 2 jars of pasta sauce
- 2 cups of ricotta cheese
- 2 cups of mozzarella cheese
- 2 lbs of ground beef
- 1 onion
- Italian seasoning
- Brown ground beef with chopped onion and Italian seasoning.
- Boil pasta according to directions.
- Mix beef, pasta and sauce in large bowl.
- Place mixture in large baking dish.
- Dot in large spoonfuls of ricotta cheese spaced throughout the baking dish. (See photo)
- Cover with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Bake at 350 for 45 minutes until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.
- Serve with a fresh salad.
- Enjoy!
xo
Alicia
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When do you add the ricotta? Is it mixed in with pasta, beef and sauce or placed on top like in the picture?
Michelle
Thank you for your comment! I forgot that step but have added it in now!
Thank you!!
Alicia