Pioneer Woman's Baked Ziti

• Meat

  • 1 lb Italian sausage

• Produce

  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Onion, whole Large
  • 1 Parsley, fresh
  • 1 can Tomatoes, Whole With Juice

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg, whole

• Condiments

  • 2 cans Tomato sauce or marinara sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 16 oz Ziti

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Dairy

  • 1 1/2 lb Mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tub Whole milk ricotta cheese

• Other

  • ◾1 pound Ground Bee

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Description

Ingredients

• ◾1 pound Italian Sausage
• ◾1 pound Ground Bee
• ◾2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• ◾3 cloves Garlic, Minced
• ◾1 whole Large Onion, Diced
• ◾1 can (28 Ounce Can) Whole Tomatoes, With Juice
• ◾2 cans (14.5 Ounce) Tomato Sauce Or Marinara Sauce
• ◾2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
• ◾1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• ◾ Salt And Pepper, to taste
• ◾16 ounces, weight Ziti, Al Dente
• ◾1 tub (15 Ounce) Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
• ◾1-1/2 pound Mozzarella Cheese, Grated
• ◾1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• ◾1 whole Egg
• ◾ Fresh Minced Parsley

Directions

• Heat olive oil in a dutch oven. Add onions and garlic and cook until translucent. Add Italian sausage and ground beef and brown. Drain off fat.
• Add tomatoes, tomato juice, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, 2 cups of the grated mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and salt and pepper.
• Drain the pasta. Pour it into the bowl with the cheese mixture and toss to slightly . Add the meat sauce and toss together.
• Pour mixture into a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
• Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.