Baked Ziti

Submitted by Jenny Pearson

12 ounces uncooked ziti or small tube pasta

2 pounds ground beef

32 ounces spaghetti sauce

2 eggs

1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese

2 ½ cups (10 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce. In a bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese, 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.

Drain pasta; add to cheese mixture and toss to coat. Spoon a third of the meat sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish; top with half of the pasta mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining meat sauce.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.