ziti casserole

Las Vegas, NV
Updated on Aug 1, 2010

Delish and great for pot lucks

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound lean ground chuck
  • 1/2 pound ground turkey
  • - vegetable cooking spray
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 - cloves minced fresh garlic
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cans whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 3 cups cooked ziti
  • 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

How To Make ziti casserole

  • Step 1
    Cook ground chuck and turkey in a dutch oven over medium heat until browned, stirring to crumble.
  • Step 2
    Drain and pat dry with paper towels; set aside.
  • Step 3
    Coat pan with cooking spray; add onion, mushroom, bell pepper and garlic; saute 4 minutes until tender.
  • Step 4
    Return turkey mixture to pan, add water and next 6 ingredients.
  • Step 5
    Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 6
    Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add pasta; stir well.
  • Step 7
    Spoon into 13"x9"x2" baking dish, cover with heavy aluminum foil; cut 3 slashes in foil.
  • Step 8
    Bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  • Step 9
    Uncover; top with cheese. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Makes 8 servings.

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Category: Pasta
Category: Casseroles
Culture: Italian

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