Easy Peasy Baked Ziti

Made, written & Photographed by the creators of the Point

Baked ziti is an Italian Night staple. Paired with some garlic bread, the carbs fill you up and make your stomach a happy camper. I haven't been making enough food the last couple nights and Tyler was never full. Trust me when I say this will fill them up!

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Easy Peasy Baked Ziti

Serves 6-8

Ingredients

• 12 oz ziti or other tube pasta of your choice 3/4 lb

• 2 lb ground beef

• 1 - 24oz jar pasta sauce

• 2 garlic cloves minced

• 2 eggs beaten

• 1 - 15oz container ricotta cheese

• 2 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded

• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350F and spray a 9x13 inch baking sheet with nonstick spray.

2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add your noodles. Boil until slightly undercooked.

3. In the meantime, brown your beef in a large skillet and break into super small pieces. Once completely browned, add in your 24oz pasta sauce and 2 garlic cloves. Take off the heat and set aside.

4. In a large bowl, add your 2 beaten eggs, 15oz ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cup mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Mix together with your drained pasta.

5. In alternating layers, add 1/3 of your beef, 1/2 of your noodles, 1/3 beef, 1/2 noodles, and remaining beef.

6. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 40-45 minutes or until bubbling and a center reads 160F.

7. Remove from oven and top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Replace in oven and bake for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melty.

8. Remove from oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Top with additional parmesan and serve with garlic bread!

Easy Peasy Baked Ziti

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