Classic Baked Ziti

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 (32 ounce) jar meatless sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves

• 1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta, cooked and drained

• 2 (8 ounce) cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onions, and garlic over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until beef is browned; stirring frequently.

3. 3

   Stir in spaghetti sauce, chicken broth, and oregano.

4. 4

   Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir 1 cup of the sauce into the cooked ziti noodles.

6. 6

   Spoon 1/2 of the ziti mixture into a 13x9x2-inch baking dish.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

8. 8

   Top with 2 cups sauce, then remaining ziti mixture and remaining sauce.

9. 9

   Cover and bake 20 minutes.

10. 10

    Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

11. 11

    Return to oven and bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until heated through.