NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

3 oz ziti pasta

2 oz 93% lean ground beef

1 oz mild Italian sausage

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

0.5 cup yellow onion

2 cloves garlic

1 cup marinara sauce

1.5 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp parmesan cheese

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp dried oregano

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Boil the ziti pasta in a large pot of salted water until it is just under al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced yellow onion until it becomes translucent.

• 4

  Add the ground beef and the mild Italian sausage (with casings removed) to the skillet, breaking the meat apart with a spoon until fully browned.

• 5

  Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.

• 6

  Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the meat and simmer on low for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

• 7

  In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ziti with the meat sauce until every noodle is well-coated.

• 8

  Transfer the pasta mixture into a medium-sized baking dish and spread it into an even layer.

• 9

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta.

• 10

  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, then garnish with fresh parsley before serving.