If you're looking for a baked ziti recipe that's better than the rest, try this one...it gets unique and delicious flavor from the blend of three cheeses.
Step 1
Cook and drain the mostaccioli according to the package directions. While the mostaccioli is cooking, heat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2
Season the beef with salt and pepper. Cook the beef, garlic and onion in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until the beef is well browned, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off any fat. Stir in the sauce.
Step 3
Stir the beef mixture, cooked mostaccioli, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, the ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Spoon the mixture into a 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Step 4
Bake for 20 minutes or until the mixture is hot and the cheese is melted.
This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.