Baked Ziti

This recipe comes from my son.  He was over last night and cooked dinner for us as a trade off for babysitting.

3/4 to 1 lb ziti noodles
1 lb ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, diced fine
2 - 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon ground basil
1 teaspoon ground parsley
1 to 2 Tablespoons sugar
pinch of salt
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 cups grated motzarella cheese

Heat 1 T of the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is hot add the onion and cook until soft. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes and herbs and the sugar to your taste. Cover and simmer on low heat.

Meanwhile, heat the other 1 T of oil in another pan and cook the ground beef. Once cooked, add it to the tomato mixture.

At the same time, you can get the ziti noodles cooked according to the package. Once they are cooked add them to the tomato mixture too. Add in the ricotta cheese and mix well.

Spread the mixture in a 9 x 13 inch greased pan, top with grated motzarella and bake in a preheated 400 degree oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

Serve with garlic bread and salad.  This was a very creamy and moist and juice ziti recipe.  Definitely two thumbs up!