RAGÚ No Boiling Beefy Baked Ziti

Quick and easy, this super beefy baked ziti recipe will help save you time on busy weeknights and be a hit with the whole family!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 501 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
• 1 (24 ounce) jar RAGÚ® Old World Style® Traditional Sauce
• 2 tablespoons grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese
• 12 ounces uncooked ziti pasta
• ¾ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Meanwhile, brown ground beef in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Combine sauce and water in a large bowl. Stir in browned ground beef, ricotta, Parmesan cheese, and uncooked ziti. Pour ziti mixture into a 13x9-inch baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes. Remove foil and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.