Creamy Baked Ziti

Freezes well. Serves 8-10. 

1 lb. dry ziti pasta
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb. lean ground beef
2 (26 oz.) jars tomato sauce
1 lb. bag Italian blend cheese
1 ½ cups sour cream

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add ziti and cook until just tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, brown onion, garlic, and ground beef over medium heat. Add sauce and simmer until meat is cooked through completely, about 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 in. baking dish. Layer pasta as follows: ½ ziti, ½ sauce, ½ cheese, sour cream, remaining ziti, remaining sauce, remaining cheese.

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes in preheated oven. Remove foil and bake another 5-10 minutes, or until cheese in melted and beginning to brown and sauce is bubbling.   

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