Ingredients
- 1 lb ziti or penne pasta
- kosher salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pancetta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup white onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp minced fresh basil
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 4 cups jarred marinara or pasta sauce
- black pepper (optional)
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup parmesan or pecorino cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with oil.
- Boil the ziti in salted water until slightly firm, then drain it.
- Cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat for 4 minutes.
- Add the beef and onion, then cook for 7 to 9 minutes until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Stir in the garlic, basil, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, then cook for 1 minute.
- Add the marinara and simmer for 10 minutes, then mix it with the ziti.
- Layer the pasta mixture, mozzarella, and Parmesan in the dish, then bake for 25 minutes and rest for 5 minutes.
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