Recipe corner : feed your family for $ 15 !
Baked Ziti
This classic Italian dish is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser . Here ’ s how to make it :
Ingredients :
• 500g ziti pasta ($ 3 )
• 500g ground beef ($ 6 )
• 1 onion , diced ($ 0.50 )
• 2 garlic cloves , minced ($ 0.50 )
• 1 jar of pasta sauce ($ 3 )
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese ($ 2 )
• Salt and pepper to taste Instructions :
1 . Preheat the oven to 180 degrees .
2 . Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente ( just cooked ).
3 . While the pasta is cooking , heat a large skillet over medium-high heat .
4 . Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned , breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks .
5 . Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent .
6 . Add the jar of pasta sauce to the skillet and stir to combine .
7 . Allow the sauce to simmer for 5-10 minutes , stirring occasionally .
8 . Drain the cooked ziti pasta and add it to the skillet with the meat sauce . Toss to combine .
9 . Transfer the ziti and meat sauce to a 23 x 33 centimetre ( 9 x 13 inch ) baking dish .
10 . Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the ziti
11 . Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes , or until the cheese is melted and bubbly .
This recipe is a hearty and satisfying way to feed your family on a budget .
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