Follow these steps for perfect results
dry ziti pasta
dry
lean ground beef
lean
onion
chopped
spaghetti sauce
provolone cheese
sliced
mozzarella cheese
sliced
sour cream
Parmesan cheese
grated
fresh basil
chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Add ziti pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
Drain pasta thoroughly.
In a large skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat.
Add chopped onion to the skillet.
Saute onion until tender.
Drain off any excess fat from the skillet.
Add spaghetti sauce to the skillet with the beef and onions.
Simmer the sauce for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Lightly grease a 2 quart baking dish.
Place about half of the cooked ziti pasta in the baking dish.
Top the pasta with a layer of provolone and mozzarella cheese slices.
Spread half of the spaghetti sauce mixture evenly over the cheese layer.
Spread half of the sour cream evenly over the sauce layer.
Cover with the remaining ziti pasta.
Top with the remaining cheese slices.
Spread the remaining sauce mixture evenly over the cheese.
Sprinkle a layer of grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce.
Sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the Parmesan cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
Bake until the cheese and sauce are bubbly and golden brown.
Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Serve hot.
Expert advice for the best results
Add a layer of ricotta cheese for extra creaminess.
Use a combination of Italian cheeses for a more complex flavor.
Garnish with extra fresh basil before serving.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Can be assembled a day ahead and baked before serving.
Serve in a baking dish or portion onto individual plates.
Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.
Pairs well with the tomato sauce and Italian flavors.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Comfort food staple in Italian-American cuisine.
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