cooler weather - baked Ziti

adapted from Real Simple November 2005 page 338

Delicious on a cool fall day.

Lasagna-Style Baked Ziti

Cook according to package directions:

1 pound ziti

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

In large pan:

heat 1 T oil

Add:

1 large onion diced

3/4 t salt

1/4 t pepper

cook for 5-7 minutes

Add:

1 lb lean ground beef to onion mixture and cook 5-8 minutes, until no trace of pink remains

Drain any liquid.

Add to meat mixture & cook for 2 minutes:

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 c chopped fresh oregano

Add to meat mixture and heat for 3 minutes:

1 26 oz jar pasta sauce

Remove from heat and Add:

drained ziti

1/2 c grated Parmesan

1 15-oz container ricotta

1 10-oz box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Mix well

Spread mixture in 9x13 dish (I used individual serving dishes).

Sprinkle tops with

1 c. grated mozzarella

Bake until mozzarella melts, about 15 minutes.

(recipe states this makes 4 servings; I think it makes at least 8)