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Ingredients
- 16 oz. ziti, cooked al dente
- 2 lb. ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 jar (24 oz.) marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 15 oz. ricotta cheese
- 2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente. Rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process
- Over medium high heat, brown the beef until cooked through. Drain any excess fat
- Remove beef and set aside. Saute onions and garlic until onions are soft, about 5 minutes
- Add in beef, marinara sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, bouillon cubes, sugar and salt and pepper to taste
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine eggs, ricotta, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese
- Add the pasta to the cheese mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined
- Spoon 1/3 of the meat sauce into a 9×13 casserole dish
- Top with half the pasta mixture
- Repeat layers once more and finish with a final layer of meat sauce
- Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F
- Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- Broil at 450 degrees F for 3-5 minutes or until cheese has browned
- Dish and serve hot