Classic Baked Ziti Recipe

Well, i have this on my pinterest dinner board that looks super delicious and i may try for dinner tonight from the blog http://www.budgetsavvydiva.com/2012/03/classic-baked-ziti-recipe/  I for sure think this will be a winner with my family since we all love italian food

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Sometimes a classic does not need to be messed with – and this baked ziti is one of them. Simple and classic this dish is paired well with a fresh salad.

Gluten – Free Version: Use Corn pasta instead of wheat pasta

Enjoy 

What Do You Need

1 lb lean ground beef1 cup onion , chopped

pinch of salt

1 teaspoon of onion powder

1 teaspoon of garlic powder

1 teaspoon of pepper
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 (32 ounce) jar meatless sauce
1 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon of Olive Oil1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta , cooked and drained
2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup grated parmesan cheese

What To Do

Preheat oven at 350

In a large skillet – heat oil and cook onions for 8 minutes than add garlic and cook for one minute. Add beef and cook till no longer pink ( drain excess fat). Stir in sauce, chicken broth, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano. Heat through.

Stir 1 cup of sauce into the “cooked” ziti pasta.

Place 1/2 of the ziti into a 13×9 baking dish.

Place 1 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese

Top with rest of sauce.

Top with rest of pasta.

Cover and bake for 20 minutes.

Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.

Cook till cheese is golden brown

Enjoy