It's what's for dinner

Totally from the recipe on the back of the box, but SUCH a family favorite! The great thing about this is you can add whatever meat you like (I didn't for this one) and you can freeze it!! I always make the full batch and separate it into two different dishes (9x9) so I can freeze one. I hope your family likes it as much as mine does!


BAKED ZITI

1 pkg. (1lb) SAN GIORGIO Ziti, uncooked
3 cups (about 28 oz jar) spaghetti sauce, divided
1-3/4 C (15 oz) ricotta cheese
2 cups (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 chopped fresh parsley or 1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
1 egg
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3 Tbsp grated Parmesan Cheese

Heat oven to 375. Cook past according to package directions. In large bowl, stir together hot pasta, 1 -1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, egg, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. In 13x9 inch baking dish, spoon pasta mixture; top with remianing 1-1/2 cups sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; cover with foil. Bake 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. 10 servings (1 cup each).
MAKE - AHEAD DIRECTIONS : Prepare recipe as directed, but do not bake. Cover with plastic wrap, then foil. Refrigerate up to 24 hours or freeze up to 2 months. Thaw frozen version in refrigerator overnight. Remove plastic wrap; replace foil. Bake as directed, adding about 10 minutes to baking time.