Lasagna Style Baked Ziti
- Lasagna Style Baked Ziti
- Serves 4
- Hands-On Time: 20m
- Total Time: 45m
- Ingredients
- 1 pound ziti
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano (optional)
- 1 26-ounce jar pasta sauce
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan
- 1 15-ounce container ricotta
- 1 10-ounce box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove liquid
- 1 cup grated mozzarella
- 1.Cook the ziti according to the package instructions. Heat oven to 400u0b0 F.
- 2.In a large pot, over medium-low heat, heat the oil. Add the onion, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook until the onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 3.Add the beef, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until no trace of pink remains, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid. Add the garlic and oregano (if using) and cook for 2 minutes. Add the pasta sauce and heat for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 4.Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add the Parmesan, ricotta, and spinach and toss again.
- 5.Spread the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or individual ramekins and sprinkle with the mozzarella. Bake until the mozzarella melts, about 15 minutes.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/lasagna-style-baked-ziti-50071051 (may not work)