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Baked Ziti Recipe with Ground Beef

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Ziti Bake

Ziti Bake

Diana Rattray
Baked ziti with ground beef, green pepper, onion, tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic powder, mozzarella cheese, and cooked ziti or macaroni.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (ground chuck or ground round)
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped, about 1/2 cup
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf basil, crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano, crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or small clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 ounces ziti or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Preparation:

Sauté ground beef, onion, and green bell pepper in a large skillet until onion is tender and beef is lightly browned. Drain off excess fat; add tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well; stir in ziti or elbow macaroni and 1 cup of the cheese; transfer to a 2 1/2-quart casserole. Top with the remaining cup of cheese. Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
This baked ziti recipe serves 6.

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4 out of 5 4 out of 5
November 22, 2009By NancyF07
"I tried this tonight. It was good, but after reading one reviewer's comment about the dish being on the salty side, I reduced the salt from 1.5 tsps to only 1 tsp. Still seemed on the salty side to me, so next time I make it, I will reduce the salt a bit more. I didn't find it dry at all, as another reviewer stated. I used yellow bell pepper instead of green. I think it's a little milder and sweeter. Overall, it's a good, quick and simple meal."

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