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Classic Baked Ziti Casserole

Here's how you make Classic Baked Ziti Casserole
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  • Servings: 9
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 30m
  • The following recipe serves 9 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound lean ground beef or Italian sausage or mixture of both
  • 1 cup onions, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup roasted red peppers ( mixture of hot and plain can be used)
  • 1 (32 ounce) jar meatless tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 to 2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta, cooked and drained
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
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° F

  • Step 2: In a large skillet, cook meats, onions,peppers and garlic over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until meat is browned; stirring frequently.

  • Step 3: Stir in tomato sauce, chicken broth, and oregano. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Step 4: Stir 1 cup of the sauce into the cooked ziti noodles. Spoon 1/2 of the ziti mixture into a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.

  • Step 5: Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

  • Step 6: Top with 2 cups sauce, then remaining ziti mixture and remaining sauce. Cover and bake 20 minutes.

  • Step 7: Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Return to oven and bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until heated through.

  • Step 8: Note: Using chorizo for the meat makes this a very spicy dish.


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