Baked Ziti with Meat Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 6 oz can tomato paste
• 1 cup water
• 2 tsp sugar
• 3 cups cooked penne pasta
• 2 1/2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp parsley flakes optional

Instructions

• Cook the pasta until it is al dente, then drain the pasta under cool water.
• Place the ground beef into a pan, and place the pan over medium heat.
• Season the ground beef with the Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder, then cook the meat until it browns.
• Once the meat browns, drain the fat, add in 1 tsp of minced garlic, then add in the tomatoes.
• Next, add in the tomato paste, then the water, and stir the ingredients.
• Sprinkle in the sugar, stir, then let the meat sauce cook over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Place the meat sauce in your bake dish, then and in the pasta.
• Fold the ingredients, then add in the 1 cup cheese. Fold the cheese in with the other ingredients.
• Top the ziti off with the remaining cheese, then sprinkle the parsley flakes on top.
• Bake the ziti uncovered on 350 F, for 40 to 45 minutes.
• Let the ziti sit for 5 to 10 minutes before digging in.
• Enjoy!

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