Beef Ricotta Bake is easy and delicious! Great for busy family weeknights.
Ingredients
pkg spaghetti noodles (1/4 of 16 oz pack)
1 Tbsp butter
1 lb ground beef
¾ cup ricotta cheese
1 Tbsp onion minced
1 Tbsp basil dried
4 Tbsp ketchup
1 Tbsp oregano dried
1 tsp rosemary dried
salt and pepper to taste
1 tomato chopped
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions. While waiting, brown ground beef. Drain. Add minced onion and salt and pepper to taste. After pasta is cooked and drained, add to an 8x8 square baking pan sprayed with cooking spray. Mix 1 tbsp of butter into pasta. Spread in an even layer. Add ricotta to the ground beef in its skillet. Mix well. Spread beef and ricotta mixture evenly over spaghetti. Sprinkle basil, oregano, and rosemary over the top. Cover this layer with chopped tomatoes. Distribute ketchup evenly over tomatoes. Cover it all with the mozzarella cheese. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 min.
Freezer Assembly: Follow above instructions, use a freezer safe baking dish and cover with foil. Freeze without baking. Thaw overnight in refrigerator. Let sit at room temp for 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350 and cook, uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
Recipe by Living Well 2-day at https://livingwell2day.com/beef-ricotta-bake/