Measurements

• 8 oz Ziti Pasta
• 1 lb Ground Beef
• 1/2 lb Italian Sausage
• 4 slices Bacon
• 1 Yellow Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 cups Marinara Sauce
• 1 cup Tomato Sauce
• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Pepper
• 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
• 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil

Preparation Method

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions.
• Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add chopped bacon and cook until crispy.
• Remove bacon and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add diced onion and minced garlic.
• Sauté until onions are translucent.
• Add ground beef and Italian sausage to the skillet.
• Cook until browned and fully cooked.
• Drain excess fat.
• Stir in marinara sauce, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
• Simmer for 10 minutes.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked ziti pasta, meat sauce, and ricotta cheese.
• Mix well.
• Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
• Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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