Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti
Preheat oven to 350°

Ingredients:
12 ounces uncooked ziti or small tube pasta
2 pounds ground beef
1 24 ounce jar spaghetti sauce of your choice
2 eggs, beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
2 1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to directions on the package.  In the meantime, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until no longer pink; drain.  Stir in spaghetti sauce

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, 1 1/4 cups mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese.  Drain pasta, add to cheese mixture and stir until blended.

Spoon a third of the meat sauce into a greased 9 x 13 baking dish.  Top with half of the pasta mixture.  Repeat layers.  Top with remaining meat sauce.

Cover and bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°.  Uncover, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.  Bake 5-10 munites longer or until cheese is melted.  Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

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