BAKED ZITI

12 OZ. Uncooked Ziti or small tube pasta
2 pounds ground beef
1 jar (28 oz.) Spaghetti sauce
2 eggs
1 carton (15 oz.) ricotta cheese
2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no longer pink, drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce.
In a bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese and 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Drain pasta, add to cheese mixture and toss to coat. Spoon ½ meat sauce into a greased 13 in. x 9 in. baking dish. Top with pasta, cheese mixture, Top with remaining meat sauce.
Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
Yield: 6-8 servings.

Janet P.