Another Tasty Tuesday

  Today I've got a recipe that has become one of our favorites.  It always leaves leftovers(frugal) and I always make it with ground venison(which is free meat - very frugal).  We have had this several times and it is very yummy!  You could serve it with a little garlic bread or salad - both of these are a big hit at my house as well.  This is a very hearty dish and great for a large family.

 

Classic Baked Ziti

Recipe type: Main

Author: Sara @ Budget Savvy Diva

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

Total time: 45 mins

Serves: 8

Comfort food at its best.

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup onion , chopped
• pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of pepper
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 (32 ounce) jar meatless sauce
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 (16 ounce) package Ziti pasta , cooked and drained
• 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven at 350
2. In a large skillet – heat oil and cook onions for 8 minutes than add garlic and cook for one minute. Add beef and cook till no longer pink ( drain excess fat).
3. Stir in sauce, chicken broth, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano. Heat through.
4. Stir 1 cup of sauce into the “cooked” ziti pasta.
5. Place 1/2 of the ziti into a 13×9 baking dish.
6. Place 1 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese
7. Top with rest of sauce.
8. Top with rest of pasta.
9. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
10. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
11. Cook till cheese is golden browns well.

  I pinned this recipe on Pinterest from a website called budgetsavvydiva.com.  Must give credit where credit is due!

 

  I did omit the two cloves of garlic and the dried oregano leaves when I made this, just because I did not have them on hand, it was still delicious.  Hope you enjoy!