Ingredients
2 cups uncooked ziti or small tube pasta1/2 pound lean ground beef1/4 cup chopped onion1/4 cup chopped green pepper1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon garlic powderDash pepper3/4 cup ricotta cheese1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Preparation
Cook ziti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper. Cook and stir until heated through, about 3 minutes.
Drain pasta. Spread half of the meat sauce in a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with half of the ziti, ricotta cheese and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
