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Tex-Mex Ziti
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ready in:
30-60 minutes
30-60 minutes
ingredients
1 package (12 ounce size) ziti pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 cup picante sauce
1 container (15 ounce size) ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Cook ziti according to package directions. Drain. Set aside in a large bowl.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain.
Add to the ziti, along with the spaghetti sauce, picante sauce, ricotta cheese, and half of the Mexican cheese blend, mixing well.
Spoon into the baking dish and bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with remaining Mexican cheese blend.
Return to the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve.
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