Baked Ziti

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
2. Step 2: Cook ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then set aside
3. Step 3: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat
4. Step 4: Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes
5. Step 5: Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute
6. Step 6: Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into small pieces as it cooks
7. Step 7: Stir in marinara sauce and bring to a simmer
8. Step 8: In a large bowl, combine cooked ziti pasta, meat sauce, and beaten egg
9. Step 9: In a 9x13-inch baking dish, create a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom
10. Step 10: Arrange half of the ziti pasta mixture on top of the sauce
11. Step 11: Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and parmesan cheese
12. Step 12: Repeat the layers, starting with the meat sauce, then the remaining ziti pasta mixture, and finally the remaining cheese
13. Step 13: Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes
14. Step 14: Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly