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Baked Tex Mex Ziti

Here's how you make Baked Tex Mex Ziti
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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 25m
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 package (12 ounce) dry ziti pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups pasta sauce
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 container (15 ounce) ricotta cheese
  • 8 ounces Mexican cheese blend (shredded, divided, you could use more if you like)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  • Step 2: Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and drain again; set aside in a large bowl.

  • Step 3: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with onion until meat is thoroughly cooked. Mix in butter until melted and combined, then mix in garlic powder, salt and pepper, stir cooking another couple of minutes. Mix in pasta sauce, salsa.

  • Step 4: Mix in the ricotta cheese, and 1 cup shredded cheese; stir until well combined. Season with more salt and pepper if needed. Spoon into the cooked pasta, then mix until well combined. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish.

  • Step 5: Bake 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Return to oven and bake 10 more minutes, or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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