Baked Ziti with Vodka Sauce
Description
Mozzarella, cottage cheese, and ground beef give Italian-inspired flavor to this easy baked ziti with vodka sauce.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package ziti pasta
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2 pounds ground beef
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 (28 ounce) jar vodka marinara sauce
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
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2 1/2 cups milk
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6 large eggs
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish.
2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 11 minutes.
3
While the ziti is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion to the hot skillet and cook until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, oregano, and garlic powder; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Drain and discard grease. Stir in marinara sauce.
4
Drain ziti and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese over top, then layer with cottage cheese, meat sauce, and remaining mozzarella. Beat milk, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a bowl, and pour over top.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until set and bubbly, about 45 minutes.