Description
A delicious baked pasta dish with a golden, cheesy crust.
Ingredients
- Pasta (e.g., penne, rigatoni): 1 pound
- Ground beef: 1 pound
- Onion: 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Tomato sauce: 24 ounces
- Ricotta cheese: 15 ounces
- Egg: 1 large
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup, grated
- Mozzarella cheese: 2 cups, shredded
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain excess grease.
- Add onion and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, egg, and Parmesan cheese.
- Combine cooked pasta, meat sauce, and ricotta mixture.
- Pour into a baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- For a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes.
- Use different cheeses to customize your flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American