RAGÚ® No Boiling Beefy Baked Ziti

Quick and easy, this baked ziti will help save you time and be a hit with the 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 oven to 400 degrees F. Meanwhile, brown ground beef in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Combine Sauce and water in large bowl. Stir in browned ground beef, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, then uncooked ziti. Pour ziti mixture into 13 x 9-inch baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake 55 minutes.

Step 3

Remove foil and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake uncovered an additional 5 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.