Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Beef Ziti Bake

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 tbsp. onion powder
1 tbsp. dried sweet pepper flakes
1 14 1/2 oz. can stewed tomatoes with bell pepper and onion  - do not drain
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
8 oz. ziti pasta, cooked and drained
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350.  Spray 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.  Spray nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.  Add ground beef, onion powder, and pepper flakes.  Cook, stirring frequently, until beef is browned and crumbled.  Add stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder; mix well.  Add cooked ziti and 1 cup mozzarella cheese.  Spoon mixture into baking dish; top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.  Bake 30-35 minutes until lightly browned and bubbly hot.  Remove from oven and let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Taken from The Busy Mom's Make It Quick Cookbook

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