Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Baked Ziti

Source:  sixsistersstuff.com



1 (16 ounce) package Ziti pasta (or Penne pasta)
1 onion (chopped)
1 pound lean ground beef
pepper, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
onion powder, to taste
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce (feel free to add any veggies to this sauce)
8 slices Provolone cheese
1 1/2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese


DIRECTIONS:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until Al Dente, about 7-8 minutes; drain.
In a large skillet, brown onion, ground beef, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and minced garlic over medium heat. Drain grease.
Add spaghetti sauce, and simmer 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 8 x 8 inch pans with non-stick cooking spray. Layer as follows in each pan: 1/4 of the pasta, 1/4 of the sauce, 4 slices of Provolone cheese, 1/2 of sour cream, 1/4 of pasta, 1/4 mozzarella cheese and 1/4 of sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and remaining mozzarella cheese.
Bake covered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheeses are melted.

*Can be frozen