Classic Baked Ziti Recipe

Ingredients:

Serves 8 to 10

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (32 ounce) jar meatless sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta , cooked and drained
• shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onions, and garlic over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is browned; stirring frequently.
3. 3
   Stir in spaghetti sauce, chicken broth, and oregano.
4. 4
   Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Stir 1 cup of the sauce into the cooked ziti noodles.
6. 6
   Spoon 1/2 of the ziti mixture into a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
7. 7
   Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
8. 8
   Top with 2 cups sauce, then remaining ziti mixture and remaining sauce.
9. 9
   Cover and bake 20 minutes.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
11. 11
    Return to oven and bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until heated through.