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Baked Pasta
Submitted by:  Lisa Stinger
    

 
 
 
 

" My children request this recipe often! "
 
Ingredients
  • 1 (16 ounce) package dry pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 12 ounces brown gravy
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
   
Directions
1  

In a Dutch oven or large frying pan, cook and stir ground beef until brown. Add garlic, tomato sauce, gravy, cream, Parmesan cheese, oregano and basil. Simmer for 30 minutes.
2  

Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain.
3  

Combine the cooked ziti and the sauce, and spread into a greased 9x13 baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
4  

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes, until bubbly.
 
 
Makes 6 servings

 

  
Nutrition at a glance
Servings Per Recipe: 6		 amount per serving
Calories 668  
Protein 35g
Total Fat 29g
Sodium 1480mg
Cholesterol 177mg
Carbohydrates 68g
Fiber 4g