Baked Ziti – Recipe Tin Eats Blog (actually readable)

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb Penne
• Olive Oil
• 3 Garlic Cloves
• 1 Yellow Onion
• 1.25 lb ground meatloaf mix
• 28 oz. Can Tomato Purée
• 1/2 Cup Water
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp beef bullion
• 1 cup ricotta
• 1 cup grated mozzarella
• 1 cup Parmesan
• Fresh basil
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Cook penne until just short of done. Toss with olive oil and set aside.
3. Preheat oil in large skillet. Sauté garlic and onion until translucent.
4. Add meat, break up and brown. Add paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Add tomato puree, water, basil, oregano, and sugar. Bring to simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Taste for seasonings and adjust as necessary.
6. Toss 2 cups sauce with penne to coat. Spread into 9”x13” baking dish.
7. Dollop with ricotta
8. Pour over remaining sauce.
9. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
10. Tent with foil. Bake 20 minutes.
11. Remove foil, back 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden.