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Baked Beef Ziti

Contributed By: bethannmcdonald
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Baked Beef Ziti 6 pts. Per 1 Cup

Ingredients

12 oz Uncooked ziti

1 t. Olive oil

2 Medium garlic clove(s), minced

1/3 pound Lean ground beef

1 t. Dried oregano

1 t. Dried thyme

1 t. Dried rosemary

1/2 t. Table salt

1/2 t. Black pepper

28 oz Canned crushed tomatoes

1 c Part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded

Preparation

Cook pasta according to package directions without added fat or salt; drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and saute 2 minutes. Add beef and cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks, about 3 to 5 minutes; drain off any fat and return pan to heat.

Add oregano, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper; stir to coat beef. Cook until herbs become fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Spoon a small amount of tomato mixture into the bottom of a 4-quart casserole dish (just enough to cover the surface). Top with half of the cooked ziti and then layer with half of the remaining tomato sauce and half of the mozzarella cheese. Layer remaining ziti on top and top with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Bake until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 2
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Entree