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Baked ziti

Prep 15 min Cook 30 min 6 servings ≈ $12 total · $2/serving freezer-friendlytoddler-favoritebatch-cook

Baked ziti — a budget family dinner from the ChaChaMo library: 6 ingredients, about 45 minutes, roughly $12 for 6 servings. freezer-friendly, toddler-favorite, batch-cook.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ziti or penne
  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 jar Marinara sauce
  • 1 cup Ricotta
  • 2 cup Shredded mozzarella
  • 1 Onion

Steps

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Boil pasta until just under done.
  2. Brown beef with onion; stir in marinara.
  3. Fold pasta with sauce and ricotta; spread in a dish and top with mozzarella.
  4. Bake 20–25 min until bubbly.

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