Baked Ziti

I do something new everytime with this recipe! And it always comes out a hit. The kids love this stuff.


Ingredients:

16oz Penne noodles
1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
15 oz ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tbs dried parsley
1 egg
1 jar spaghetti sauce
8oz shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper

Boil a large pot of salted water and cook penne to al-dente. In a large, deep pot, brown meat seasoned with salt and pepper. Once browned, remove from heat and add ricotta, parmesan, parsley, egg, 1/2 of the spaghetti sauce and 1/2 of the mozzarella and stir to combine all. Add in the cooked pasta and combine. Pour mixture into a 9x13 pan. Pour remaining sauce on top and cover with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 mintues.



Feedback:

My one year olds each had THREE servings! And my 2 year old had two servings. Is that normal? Seriously? I think we may need to start limitng their intake. They aren't fat at all, but these kids love food! Better keep a close eye on them!

**Hubby said it took 35 minutes to heat through, not 20. I made it early this morning, so it had been in the fridge quite awhile. If you put it in the oven fresh off the stove top, it probably does take only 20 minutes.