Easy Cheater Baked Ziti Recipe

This easy cheater baked ziti recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. With layers of pasta, cheese, and tomato sauce, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. Best of all, it only takes a few minutes to prepare!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ziti pasta
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook ziti according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Add marinara sauce to the skillet with the cooked ground beef and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked ziti, meat sauce, ricotta cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Mix until well combined.
6. Pour the ziti mixture into a baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
8. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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