Ingredients
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 large egg whisked
- 2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 pound pasta ziti, penne, or rigatoni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 48 ounces marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix ricotta, Parmesan, egg, and 1 cup mozzarella in a bowl and set aside.
- Boil pasta for 2 minutes less than al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add garlic, spices, and marinara sauce. Simmer briefly.
- Combine pasta with most of the sauce. Transfer to a greased baking dish. Add dollops of ricotta mixture and remaining sauce.
- Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover, top with remaining mozzarella, and bake until bubbly, about 15 minutes more.
