Cheesy Beefy Ziti
This pasta dish is loaded with savory ground beef cooked in a zesty tomato sauce and served with indulgent layers of gooey cheese. The perfect dish for a cozy night in.
ingredients
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Olive oil
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 2.
Cook ziti in salted boiling water according package instructions. Drain and reserve.
- 3.
In a skillet, heat the olive oil, add the beef and cook until browned. Then add the onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, cook until the onion is translucent.
- 4.
Add the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 5.
Grease a 13-inch by 9-inch baking dish with olive oil. Add the cooked ziti, then the tomato sauce, then sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- 6.
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 7.
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
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