Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 30 oz tomato sauce
- 1 can water (use one 15 oz tomato sauce can)
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder, divided
- 1 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh italian parsley, chopped (optional)
- 8 oz ziti pasta noodles
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (I used part-skim)
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella
- pinch of sea salt
- pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season beef with 1/2 tsp of the garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.
- Break up beef and stir, cook until beef is no longer pink about 7 – 10 mins.
- Add tomato sauce, water, remaining garlic powder, italian seasoning and oregano.
- If you have fresh basil and/or fresh italian parsley on hand, add that now as well.
- Stir and bring to a low boil.
- Add ziti noodles and stir, reduce temperature to low and cover.
- Cook for 15 – 20 mins stirring occasionally until noodles are al dente.
- Stir in ricotta and then top with shredded mozzarella.
- Cover again for another 3 – 4 minutes for until cheese in completely melted.
- Serve immediately
- Enjoy!
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian