Speedy Baked Ziti
"As the name of this recipe suggests, this is the fastest way to make really good baked ziti. The key is to doctor good-quality jarred tomato sauce, like Rao’s, with ground meat, onion, garlic and spices. From there, you add creamy fresh ricotta, shredded mozzarella and flavorful Parmesan. Once the meat is browned, everything comes together quickly and the dish bakes up to gooey cheesy perfection in just 15 minutes. More Baked Pasta Dishes ..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound ziti or penne
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 pound lean ground sirloin
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt
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One 24-ounce jar marinara sauce (3 cups)
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1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta (about 12 ounces)
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1/2 pound packaged mozzarella, shredded
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1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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