Measurements

• 12 oz Ziti pasta
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 cup Onions
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1/2 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
• 2 cups Tomato sauce
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 can
• 1 tsp Basil
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 cup Ricotta cheese
• 1 Egg
• 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tbsp Parsley

Preparation Method

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions; drain.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
• Add ground beef and Italian sausage; cook until browned.
• Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes.
• Add basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
• Simmer sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with egg until smooth.
• Combine cooked ziti with meat sauce in a large bowl.
• Spread half of the ziti mixture in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• Layer with ricotta mixture and half of the mozzarella cheese.
• Top with remaining ziti mixture and mozzarella cheese.
• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and parsley on top.
• Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
• Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

* Recipe for this meal is curated by GrocerAI's Conversational AI Agent Jiva.