Tex-Mex Ziti


Course : Casseroles
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


12 ounces ziti pasta

1 pound ground beef

1 small onion -- chopped

2 cups spaghetti sauce

1 cup picante sauce

15 ounces ricotta cheese

2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
 

Preparation / Directions:


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cook ziti according to package directions; drain. Set aside in a large bowl. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain. Add to the ziti, along with the spaghetti sauce, picante sauce, ricotta cheese, and 1 cup of the Mexican cheese blend; mix well. Spoon into the baking dish and bake 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the top with remaining 1 cup Mexican cheese blend. Return to the oven and bake about 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve.

 

Nutritional Information:

410 Calories (kcal); 24g Total Fat; (53% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 64mg Cholesterol; 781mg Sodium


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