Baked Ziti with Ground Beef

What you'll need

• 1 lbziti pasta
• 1 lbground beef
• 1 jar (24 oz)marinara sauce
• 1.5 cupsricotta cheese
• 2 cupsshredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cupgrated parmesan cheese
• 1egg
• to taste salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning

Let's cook

1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and cook the ziti in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
2. 2Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks; drain excess fat and stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning.
3. 3Mix the ricotta with the egg, half the parmesan, salt, and pepper.
4. 4In a large baking dish, combine the cooked pasta with half the meat sauce, then dollop the ricotta mixture over the top and swirl slightly.
5. 5Top with the remaining meat sauce, mozzarella, and remaining parmesan.
6. 6Bake for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.