Baked Beef Ziti

Ingredients

Amount		Ingredient	Preparation
16	ounces	pasta, ziti
1	pound	ground beef
15	ounces	ricotta cheese
1/2	cup	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1/4	cup	parsley leaves	fresh, chopped
1	each	egg	slightly beaten
3/4	teaspoon	salt
1/4	teaspoon	black pepper
29	ounces	spaghetti sauce
8	ounces	mozzarella cheese	shredded

Directions

Prepare ziti according to package.

Brown beef. Remove from heat and stir in ricotta cheese and next five ingredients.

Add 1/2 of sauce and mix well.

Add ziti and toss to cover. Put in 9 x 13 inch pan.

Spread balance of spaghetti sauce on top of mixture, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.