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Baked ziti

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Ingredients

For the sauce

2 lbs ground beef

1 shallot diced

1 yellow onion diced

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp oregano

Salt & pepper (to taste)

1 tbsp worsteshire sauce

48 ounces pasta sauce

16 oz can diced tomatoes

¼ cup brown sugar

16 ounces ziti pasta noodles

For the ricotta

15 ounces ricotta cheese

1 egg

¼ cup shredded Parmesan

¼ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp onion powder

¼ tsp oregano

Salt and pepper (to taste)

16 ounce block mozzarella cheese

8 ounce block cheddar cheese

Tools

Large pot, cheese grater, lasagna pan

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°

Step 2

Brown ground beef in large pot, drain grease.

Step 3

Add in your diced onion, shallot, garlic and spices.

1 shallot diced

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 yellow onion diced

1 tsp oregano

Salt & pepper (to taste)

1 tbsp worsteshire sauce

Step 4

Once the onion becomes aromatic you can add in remaining ingredients for the sauce and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.

48 ounces pasta sauce

¼ cup brown sugar

16 ounces ziti pasta noodles

16 oz can diced tomatoes

Step 5

In a bowl, mix ricotta mixture and set aside.

15 ounces ricotta cheese

1 egg

¼ cup shredded Parmesan

¼ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp onion powder

¼ tsp oregano

Salt and pepper (to taste)

Step 6

Grate cheese, you can use pre shredded cheese but I do recommend grating it yourself.

16 ounce block mozzarella cheese

8 ounce block cheddar cheese

Step 7

Now you can grab your lasagna pan and starting layering! Sauce, ricotta, cheese, and repeat.

Step 8

Bake for 45 minutes covered and broil uncovered for 2 minutes or until slightly crispy.

Step 9

Enjoy!

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