Baked Ziti

• 1/2 lb. ground chuck
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 Tbsp. bread crumbs (unflavored)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 c. dry red wine
• 28 oz. can Italian tomatoes (including juice), chopped
• 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil or 1 heaping tsp. dried
• 1 lb. ziti
• 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
• 1/2 lb. Ricotta
• 1/2 lb. Mozzarella, cubed

1. Prepare the meatballs by combining the beef, egg, bread crumbs and onion; mix well.
2. Form into balls about 1 1/2-inches in diameter, rolling them around in your hands to make them round. Heat the olive oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides.
3. Pour in the red wine and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes (including juice) and basil; simmer for about 25 minutes.

ground chuck, egg, bread crumbs, onion, olive oil, red wine, italian tomatoes, fresh basil, freshly grated parmesan, ricotta, mozzarella

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=824349 (may not work)