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Tex Mex Ziti
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 6
You know those nights when you just don't feel like cooking? Yeah. Those are the nights that I love Mr. Food the most - I can always find a recipe that asks little of me, but will yield a tasty meal.
Ingredients:
1 (12 ounce) package ziti pasta
1 lb ground beef
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 cup picante sauce
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mexican blend cheese, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons parsley
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and drain again; set aside in a large bowl.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown beef and onion over medium heat for 5 minutes; drain off excess liquid. Add to the drained pasta along with spaghetti sauce, picante sauce, ricotta cheese, and 1 cup Mexican cheese blend; stir until well combined.
4. Spoon into prepared baking dish and bake 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup Mexican cheese blend. Return to the oven and bake 10 minutes, or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro just before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com