Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 (16-ounce) package ziti pasta
  • ½ pound ground beef (80% lean / 20% fat)
  • ½ pound mild Italian sausage
  • 1 ½-2 cups marinara sauce ((we love Rao’s))
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella (sliced)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • fresh basil for garnish

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook ground beef and Italian sausage in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring and breaking up into small pieces, until no longer pink (about 7-10 minutes). Drain fat and set saucepan aside.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine marinara sauce, tomatoes, cream cheese and sour cream and cook until well blended and cream cheese is melted, stirring often.
  • Add the pasta and sauce to the saucepan with ground beef and mix well. Add garlic salt and Italian seasoning.
  • Pour into a greased 9-x-13-inch baking dish. Top with fresh mozzarella and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, uncovered.
  • Let rest for at least 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.