Cooking Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Cook ziti according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or sausage. Drain off any excess fat.
• Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
• Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
• Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
• In a 9×13 inch baking dish, spread half of the cooked ziti.
• Top with half of the ricotta mixture, spreading it evenly.
• Spoon half of the meat sauce over the ricotta.
• Sprinkle with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
• Repeat the layers with the remaining ziti, ricotta mixture, and meat sauce.
• Top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.