Baked Ziti

What you need:

    • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
    • 3 cloves minced garlic
    • 1 large onion, diced
    • 1 lb. Italian sausage
    • 1 lb. ground beef
    • 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes
    • 2 cans (14.5 oz. each) tomato sauce
    • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
    • 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • 15 oz. ziti, cooked not quite al dente, rinsed with cold water
    • 24 oz. shredded mozzarella
    • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
    • 1 whole egg
    • Fresh chopped parsley

Directions:

    1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic until onions soften.
    2. Add Italian sausage and ground beef. Crumble and cook until browned. Drain, if needed.
    3. Add tomatoes, tomato juice, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
    4. Remove 3 to 4 cups to a bowl to cool.
    5. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and salt and pepper and stir a few times, not completely mixed.
    6. Add pasta to cheese mixture and toss to combine a little. Add cooled meat sauce and toss to combine.
    7. Add half the pasta mixture into a large casserole dish.
    8. Top with half the remaining sauce and then half the remaining mozzarella cheese.
    9. Then do another layer of pasta, sauce, and mozzarella.
    10. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 20 minutes or until bubbling.
    11. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Recipe from Pioneer Woman

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