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Mike's Baked Ziti

My husband found this recipe and modified it and it is a big favorite at home and an easy dish to make for work pot luck meals -- big raves! we have substituted chicken or sausage for the ground beef -- all three are really good!

Steps

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
Drain.
In a large skillet , brown beef over medium heat.
Add onions.
Saute until tender.
Drain off fat and add spaghetti sauce.
Simmer for about 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
In a lightly greased 2 quart baking dish , place about half of the pasta.
Top with a layer of provolone and mozzarella cheese slices.
Spread on a layer of half the spaghetti sauce mixture and ricotta cheese.
Cover with remaining pasta , cheese and sauce.
Sprinkle a layer of parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until cheese and sauce are bubbly.
Serve.

Ingredients

ziti pasta, ground beef, spaghetti sauce, provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese, part-skim ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, fresh basil