Children's Ziti With Meat Sauce Recipe
Ziti served with meat sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Cook the Ziti
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ziti pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Meat Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- 3
Cook the Beef
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Combine Sauce and Pasta
Once the beef is cooked, stir in the marinara sauce and let it simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the cooked ziti to the sauce and mix well.
- 5
Add Cheese
Transfer the ziti and sauce mixture to a baking dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- 6
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the ziti for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve warm.