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Ultimate Cheesy Baked Ziti

Name: Ultimate Cheesy Baked Ziti
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ziti pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 white onion, diced; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 pound ground beef; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 6 ounces tomato paste; 15 ounces tomato sauce; 1 tablespoon dried basil; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 ounces ricotta cheese; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 8 ounces sliced mushrooms; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

This baked ziti is a showstopper with a flavorful homemade meat sauce, and a creamy, gooey cheese topping that melts beautifully in the oven. A perfect meal for the whole family to enjoy!

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50 min

TOTAL TIME

771

CALORIES

$2.31

PER SERVING

Ingredients

CHEESE TOPPING

8 SERVINGS

8 oz cream cheese

softened

8 oz ricotta cheese

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

28 oz crushed tomatoes

8 oz sliced mushrooms

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Directions

START WITH

30 min

PREP TIME

20 min

COOK TIME

50 min

TOTAL TIME

In a large, deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Add diced onion and sliced mushrooms to the skillet, and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until onions are soft and translucent, and ground beef is cooked through.

Add minced garlic and tomato paste, and cook for 2 minutes.

Pour in crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce.

Stir in dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper, and bring to a simmer.

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer while cooking the pasta.

Cook ziti pasta in boiling water according to package directions.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

CHEESE TOPPING

In a small mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and grated parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth.

FINISH WITH

Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the meat sauce, stirring to combine.

Transfer the pasta and sauce mixture to a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking pan.

Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the top of the pasta.