Tex Mex Ziti

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (12 ounce) package ziti pasta
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups spaghetti sauce
• 1 cup picante sauce
• 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
• 2 cups shredded mexican blend cheese, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons parsley

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with cooking spray.
• 2 prepare pasta according to package directions. drain, rinse, and drain again; set aside in a large bowl.
• 3 meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown beef and onion over medium heat for 5 minutes; drain off excess liquid. add to the drained pasta along with spaghetti sauce, picante sauce, ricotta cheese, and 1 cup mexican cheese blend; stir until well combined.
• 4 spoon into prepared baking dish and bake 25 minutes. remove from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup mexican cheese blend. return to the oven and bake 10 minutes, or until cheese melts. sprinkle with chopped cilantro just before serving.