Baked Ziti 😋😋
Oven 350 degrees
12 ounces/1box ziti or penne pasta
I lb ground beef
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup water
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup ricotta
4 cups tomato sauce - or 2 cans
(Don't use bag shredded cheese. It does not melt the same!! Shred a block of cheese)
(For the ricotta don't do more than a tablespoon in each spot or that also won't melt properly. I do blops of tablespoons throughout the pan)
*cook noodles first*
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until cheese is completely melted