Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 onion ((chopped))
  • 16 oz rotini noodles
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes ((canned) )
  • 1 egg ((beaten))
  • 8 oz ricotta cheese
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese ((shredded))
  • 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning (dried)
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9X13 pan with a non-stick cooking spray.
  • Brown ground beef and onion until cooked. While the meat is cooking, boil the noodles according to package directions until al dente.
  • Mix crushed tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in with the meat mixture..
  • Reserve half of mozzarella cheese aside to sprinkle on the top of the casserole.
  • Combine the rest of the mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, beaten eggs together in a large bowl.
  • Then stir in the cooked pasta. Coat the pasta completely with the cheese mixture.
  • Place half of the pasta on the bottom of the 9X13 pan. Then place half of the meat mixture on top of the pasta.
  • Repeat the process until all of the pasta and meat mixture is layered in the pan. Top with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes (until bubbly). Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!