Gayle's Meaty Baked Ziti

Updated Dec 30, 2021.

Description

Source: "tweaked from Ragu vegetarian recipe "Baked Ziti with Ricotta Cheese"" Recipe can be halved or frozen Serves 12.

Ingredients

• 1 package part-skim Ricotta cheese OR -- (15 ounce)
• 16 ounces low fat cottage cheese
• 2 eggs -- beaten
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoon dried
• 1 package ziti -- cooked and drained
• 2 jars Ragú Chunky Gardenstyle Pasta Sauce OR -- (40 ounces approximately) any marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 pound ground beef or Italian Sausage -- cooked and crumbled

Tools

• Large Bowl
• Another large bowl
• Large pot
• Stovetop
• Oven
• Cheese grater
• Spatula

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine Ricotta cheese, eggs, Parmesan cheese and seasonings.
3. In another bowl, thoroughly combine cooked pasta and sauce.
4. Place half the pasta mixture in a 13" × 9" baking dish.
5. Evenly top with cheese mixture and remaining pasta.
6. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese the last 10- 15 minutes.
7. Bake 35-40 minutes or until bubbly.