MEATY ZITI CASSEROLE WITH GROUND BEEF AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE RECIPE
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Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 350° F (180° C/Gas 4). Lightly grease or spray a 2 1/2 to 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, sausage, and onion. Cook, stirring, until the meat is no longer pink and the onion is translucent. Add the garlic to the meat mixture and cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 to 12 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, the egg, and 1 cup of Mozzarella cheese. Stir until well blended. While the sauce is simmering, cook the ziti in boiling salted water following directions on the package. Drain well. Add the hot drained pasta to the bowl with the ricotta cheese mixture. Toss lightly to blend. Add 2 cups of the meat sauce to the ziti mixture. Transfer half of the pasta mixture to the prepared baking dish. Spread about half of the meat sauce over the pasta, then top with the remaining Parmesan cheese and half of the remaining Mozzarella. Top with the remaining pasta mixture, then finish with the remaining meat sauce and remaining Mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Bake for 25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly around the edges.
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Rick Rays
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add more Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes next time.
royal king
[email protected]I love this casserole! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually make it with ground turkey instead of beef and sausage, and it's still delicious.
Babarjutt Babarjutt
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a hearty and satisfying meal. The combination of ground beef, Italian sausage, and cheese is always a winner.
Surjo Chakma
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely make it again.
Hannan Dusto
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I'm definitely going to make it again.
Salim Vai
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The casserole was cheesy and flavorful, and the ziti pasta was cooked al dente. I will definitely be making this again.
Randy Mccurtain
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever ground meat I have on hand, and it always turns out great.
MD MOKBUL
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I usually have all of the ingredients on hand, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to add a little bit of crushed red pepper flakes to give it a bit of a kick.
Bashiru Rosheed Olamilekan
[email protected]I made this casserole last night and it was so easy and delicious! I didn't have any Italian sausage on hand, so I just used all ground beef, and it still turned out great. My husband and kids loved it.
Rujel Ahmed
[email protected]This Meaty Ziti Casserole was a hit with my family! The combination of ground beef, Italian sausage, and three types of cheese made for a rich and flavorful dish. The ziti pasta cooked perfectly and absorbed all of the delicious sauce. I will definit