Kittencal's Freezer Baked Ziti Oamc

This recipe goes back a long time, it makes two 12-1/2 x 8-inch disposable pans, i use my recipe#71273 for this but you may use your favorite homemade sauce, you will need about 8 cups of pasta sauce or a little more if desired, chili flakes is only optional i like to add them in for some heat, you may adjust the amount to suit your taste or omit --- make certain to leave the frozen pan in the refrigerator overnight to thaw slightly before baking, and you will need about 2 cups of mozzarella cheese for the top after baking, this makes the perfect potluck meal and you also get to enjoy one pan :)

Steps

In a large pot cook the pasta in boiling salted water until just al dente drain but do not rinse.

Transfer to a large bowl and mix in 2 tablespoons oil to prevent the pasta from sticking together.

Set adise.

In a pot or dutch oven cook the ground or sausage meat with chili flakes , if using and onion until beef is lightly browned.

Drain fat.

Add in the garlic and bell pepper.

Cook stirring about 10 minutes.

Season with seasoned salt or white salt and ground black pepper.

Stir in the pasta sauce and reduce heat to low.

Simmer stirring for about 25-30 minutes.

Mix in 2 cups of mozzarella cheese and the cooked ziti pasta.

Divide the mixture between two greased 12-1 / 2 x 8-inch disposable foil pans.

Sprinkle about 3 / 4 cup or to taste of parmesan cheese over each top of pan.

Cool completely then cover with heavy foil , freeze until ready to use or bake one right away !.

Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

To bake.

Set oven to 350 degrees f.

Bake uncovered for about 45-.

Ingredients

ziti pasta, ground beef, dried chili pepper flakes, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, seasoning salt, fresh ground black pepper, pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese