Baked Ziti

This is one of my favorite Italian recipes! It was inspired by Alice Allison (David's mom) who is 100% Italian. It's quick and easy to make....

BAKED ZITI

1 pound ground beef or Italian Sausage
1 box Penne Pasta
15 oz Ricotta Cheese
1 Egg
2 jars Spaghetti Sauce (your favorite kind)
1 bunch fresh Parsley, chopped fine
Parmesan Cheese, one handful
Oregano, to taste
16 oz Mozzarella Cheese, grated
Pam cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brown meat and drain. Add spaghetti sauce and heat. Add egg, chopped parsley, Parmesan, and ricotta cheese. Cook until hot. While sauce is heating, par boil Penne pasta. When pasta is finished cooking, strain noodles and add sauce. Spray 13x9 pan with Pam cooking spray and add Pasta with sauce. Top with mozzarella and bake for 25 minutes.

Mom, you could substitute more mozzarella for the Ricotta cheese. Christina, sorry I can't recommend substituting something other then cheese =(

Hope everyone likes it!!

Steph