Baked Ziti 🍝

Ingredients:

• Ziti pasta
• Ground beef or sausage
• Marinara sauce
• Ricotta cheese
• Mozzarella cheese
• Parmesan cheese
• Onion
• Garlic
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Italian seasoning
• Fresh basil (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook pasta: Boil the ziti until al dente, then drain and set aside.
3. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
4. Brown the meat: Add ground beef or sausage, cook until browned, and drain excess fat.
5. Combine sauce: Mix marinara sauce with the cooked meat and seasoning.
6. Layer: In a baking dish, layer half of the pasta, meat sauce, dollops of ricotta, and shredded mozzarella. Repeat the layers and finish with Parmesan.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 45 mins | Servings: 6-8