Cheesy Baked Ziti

• Meat

  • 2 1/4 lb Ground beef

• Produce

  • 1 Onion

• Condiments

  • 2 Jars Spaghetti sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 Box Ziti noodles

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Black pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1 lb Mozzarella cheese

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Ingredients

• 1 Box of Ziti Noodles
• 2 Jars of Spaghetti Sauce
• 2.25 lbs. ground beef
• 1 onion
• 1 lb. Mozzarella cheese
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. black pepper

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Brown ground beef in a large deep skillet.
• Add two jars of spaghetti sauce to the beef and stir well.
• Simmer on low heat.
• Cut onion into thin slices. In a small skillet, saute with olive oil until onions are caramelized.
• Pour onions into the beef mixture and stir until mixed.
• In a large pot, boil two quarts of water.
• Add Ziti noodles and boil for 10-11 minutes, stirring well so the noodles dont stick together.
• Drain.
• Add a desired amount of Ziti noodles to beef mixture and mix together well.
• Scoop mixture into a 13X9 baking pan.
• Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top until covered.
• Sprinkle with pepper for added flavor.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until cheese is slightly browned.