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<\/span>Ziti Casserole with Home-made Meat Sauce<\/span><\/h2>\n
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I came across this recipe long ago (I can't remember where), and have used it on many occasions. It makes an outstanding casserole — like lasagne except using Ziti.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Author: <\/span>Bryan Higgs<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

<\/span>Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>

<\/span>Home-made Meat Sauce (makes 12 cups)<\/span><\/h4>
  • 1<\/span> large<\/span> onion<\/span> chopped (1 cup)<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> cloves<\/span> garlic<\/span> minced<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bc<\/span> cup<\/span> vegetable oil<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> lb<\/span> ground beef<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> Italian sausages<\/span> chopped<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> 2lb 3oz cans<\/span> Italian tomatoes<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> 6oz cans<\/span> tomato paste<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> Tbsp<\/span> sugar<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> Tbsp<\/span> dried oregano<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> Tbsp<\/span> dried basil<\/span><\/li>
  • 1<\/span> tsp<\/span> salt<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> tsp<\/span> ground black pepper<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bc<\/span> cup<\/span> grated Parmesan cheese<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

    <\/span>Ziti Casserole (makes 8 servings)<\/span><\/h4>
    • 1<\/span> lb<\/span> Ziti<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> 1lb container<\/span> Ricotta cheese<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bc<\/span> lb<\/span> Mozzarella cheese<\/span> diced<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> grated Parmesan cheese<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> egg<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00be<\/span> tsp<\/span> salt<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bc<\/span> tsp<\/span> ground black pepper<\/span><\/li>
    • 6<\/span> cups<\/span> Home-made Meat Sauce<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

      <\/span>Instructions<\/span><\/h3>

      <\/span>For the Home-made Meat Sauce (makes 12 cups)<\/span><\/h4>
      • Saut\u00e9 onion and garlic in oil in a large skillet on medium heat until soft. Add beef and sausage and brown. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently for 45 minutes, or until sauce thickens. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Let cool.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
      • If making ahead, freeze in plastic containers in measured recipe portions.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

        <\/span>For Ziti Casserole (makes 8 servings)<\/span><\/h4>
        • Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Cook ziti according to package directions.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • While noodles are cooking, make filling: Combine Ricotta, Mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Layer ziti, filling and meat sauce in a 13"x9"x2" baking dish, starting and ending with the sauce.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Bake in the oven for 40 minutes, or until bubbly-hot.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
        • Serve and enjoy!<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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