Meaty Layered Ziti Casserole With Ground Beef and Italian Sausage

Name: Meaty Layered Ziti Casserole With Ground Beef and Italian Sausage
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound lean ground beef, at least 85%; 1/2 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dried leaf basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; salt and pepper, to taste; 8 ounces ziti pasta; 1 cup ricotta cheese, whole milk; 3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 large egg; 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

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"This delicious layered ziti casserole is made with ground beef, ground Italian sausage, and three cheeses. Serve this hearty, meaty ziti bake with a simple salad and crusty garlic bread...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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1 pound lean ground beef, at least 85%

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1/2 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage

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1 medium onion, chopped

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2 cloves garlic, minced

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1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes

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2 tablespoons tomato paste

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1 teaspoon dried leaf basil

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1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano

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1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

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salt and pepper, to taste

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8 ounces ziti pasta

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1 cup ricotta cheese, whole milk

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3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese, divided

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1 large egg

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3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

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1 to 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

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