Food is life! Here's another dish surely you would love to try.Baked Ziti

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.

Cook ziti in salted water per the package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.

In a large pot or Dutch oven cook olive oil and onion for 2 minutes over medium high or just until softened and translucent.

Meanwhile, in a bowl season ground beef and Italian sausage with 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, garlic and red pepper flakes. Add to onion in pot, cooking over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain excess fat from the pan.

Add marinara sauce and ziti to pot, Mix until evenly coated.

Pour 1/2 into prepared dish. Dollop with 1/2 of ricotta cheese. Sprinkle ricotta with 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese. Repeat with remaining ziti, dollops of ricotta and drizzle with 1 cup marinara sauce.

Sprinkle the top with reserved 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese and 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese.

Bake for 40-45 or until bubbly and golden. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 314mg | Iron: 1mg