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ziti casserole

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Tracey Kersten
Las Vegas, NV

Delish and great for pot lucks

(2 ratings)

Ingredients For ziti casserole

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

How To Make ziti casserole

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

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