Extra Meaty Baked Ziti

• 1 lb ziti pasta
• 2 lbs lean ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
• 1 medium onion, chopped (optional)
• 42 ounces favorite spaghetti sauce
• 2 eggs
• 15 ounces part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning (optional) or 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
• 2 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
3. Stir in spaghetti sauce.
4. In a bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta, Italian seasoning or parsley if desired, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella and Parmesan.
5. Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture and stir to coat evenly.
6. Spoon a third of the meat sauce into a greased 9x13 pan; top with half of the pasta mixture.
7. Repeat layers, ending with meat sauce.
8. Cover and bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
9. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
10. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
11. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

pasta, lean ground beef, garlic, onion, favorite spaghetti sauce, eggs, ricotta cheese, italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/extra-meaty-baked-ziti-140485 (may not work)