Baked Ziti III

A delicious side or main dish with beef, basil and lots of cheese. You can substitute the beef for Italian sausage or add a combination. Serve with crusty warm bread and a green salad, if desired.

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package dry ziti pasta


• 1 pound lean ground beef


• 1 onion, chopped


• 2 (28 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce


• 6 ounces sliced provolone cheese


• 6 ounces sliced mozzarella cheese


• 1 1/2 cups sour cream


• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese


• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.


2. In a large skillet, brown beef over medium heat. Add onions; saute until tender. Drain off fat and add spaghetti sauce; simmer for about 15 minutes.


3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).


4. In a lightly greased 2 quart baking dish, place about half of the pasta; top with a layer of provolone and mozzarella cheese slices. Spread on a layer of half the spaghetti sauce mixture and sour cream.


5. Cover with remaining pasta, cheese and sauce; sprinkle a layer of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.


6. Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until cheese and sauce are bubbly; serve.

Baked Ziti III