Saturday, February 12, 2011

Baked Ziti

I found this

foodblog when a friend of mine posted this recipe on FB.

I was a little skeptical when it didn't have much to it, but we had this tonight and I think it was a hit. It's filling and makes a large 9x13.
INGREDIENTS
1 pound dry ziti or mastaccioli pasta
2 cups onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 pound lean ground beef
2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce**
6 ounces provolone cheese,
sliced16 ounces sour cream (fat-free is OK)
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente; drain.
In a large skillet, brown onion, garlic and ground beef over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce; warm through.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil or spray a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Layer as follows:
1/2 of the ziti
Sour Cream
Provolone cheese
1/2 sauce mixture
remaining ziti
mozzarella cheese
remaining sauce mixture
Top with grated Parmesan cheese.
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted.Allow to rest on counter for 3 to 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!!
**Be sure to buy a nice, flavorful sauce or it will be bland!
***Ashley's tweeks: Less chopped garlic, added garlic salt instead.
Omitted the onion and used onion powder.



1 comment:

  1. Looks yummy Ash! You are quite the cook! Proud of you. Keep up the good work! It's healthier for everyone. Love this food blog. Fun, fun!

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