Baked Ziti III Recipe - Cookingwithdia

"A delicious side or main dish with beef, basil and lots of cheese. You can substitute the beef for Italian sausage or add a combination. Serve with crusty warm bread and a green salad, if desired."

Ingredients

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1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta

1 pound lean ground beef

1 onion, chopped

2 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

6 ounces sliced provolone cheese

6 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese

1 1/2 cups sour cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

Prep 20 m

Cook 30 m

Ready In 50 m

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat. Add onions; saute until tender. Drain off fat and add spaghetti sauce; simmer for about 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a lightly greased 2 quart baking dish, place about half of the pasta; top with a layer of provolone and mozzarella cheese slices. Spread on a layer of half the spaghetti sauce mixture and sour cream.
Cover with remaining pasta, cheese and sauce; sprinkle a layer of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until cheese and sauce are bubbly; serve.

Footnotes

Partner Tip
Reynolds® Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 761 calories;34.4 g fat;74.9 g carbohydrates;36.2 g protein;96 mg cholesterol;1258 mg sodium.Full nutrition
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