Monday, October 04, 2010

Beefy Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti is a classic and this version is a home run! Ground beef and three cheeses make this dish a great weeknight family dinner or the perfect dish for potlucks.

Serves: 8

Cooking Time: 45 min
Ingredients

* 16 ounces package Ziti pasta
* 1 pound lean ground beef
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 27-ounce cans spaghetti sauce
* 6 ounces provolone Cheese, sliced
* 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
* 1 1/2 cups sour cream
* 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

1. Cook pasta as directed on the manufacturer's packaging. Drain and reserve. Meanwhile, saute the ground beef and chopped onion in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce and simmer about 15 minutes.

2. Place about half of the pasta in a lightly oiled 2-quart baking dish. Top with a layer of provolone and mozzarella cheeses. Spread on a layer of about half the sour cream and then half the spaghetti sauce mixture. Cover with the remaining pasta, cheese slices, sour cream, and sauce. Finally, sprinkle on a layer of Parmesan cheese.

3. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for about 30 minutes, or until the cheese and sauce are bubbly. Serve warm.

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