Name: Easy Baked Ziti
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: SIGNATURE SELECTS Mostaccioli; MMD 80% Lean 20% Fat Ground Beef Patties; El Guapo® Granulated Onion (Cebolla Granulada); Morton Iodized Salt & Black Pepper; Pasta Prima Heirloom Marinara; El Guapo Garlic Powder; McCormick Gourmet™ Italian Bruschetta Seasoning Mix; SIGNATURE SELECTS Chili Powder; Badia Spices Red Pepper, Crushed; McCormick® Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce Mix; Sargento Creamery Shredded Mozzarella Natural Cheese; Fresh Basil

In a pot large enough for the pasta, boil water and add salt.

Cook your ziti (or penne) until 2 minutes before the package says al dente.

Strain, rinse with cold water, strain again, and set aside. This will keep it from cooking more.

While the pasta is cooking, in a high rimmed pan, add the ground beef and minced onion, and season with salt and pepper.

Break apart into pieces and cook fully through.

If you prefer, pour out the grease and then add your favorite pasta sauce. I prefer to add more seasoning (garlic powder, Italian seasoning, chili powder, chili flakes), estimated measurements above! Give it a good stir and get ready to build!

In the pot with your cooked pasta, pour in your favorite alfredo sauce and give it a good mix.

In a greased baking dish, spread the Alfredo-coated pasta, add the meat sauce over the top, covering the pasta completely, and then top with the shredded mozzarella cheese.

Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.

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Sprinkle on the freshly cut basil.
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Let cool for a few minutes and eat!
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Enjoy!
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Easy Baked Ziti

Serves 6

5 mins prep

40 mins cook

45 mins total

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