On these HOT Summer days, the last thing you want to do is slave over a hot oven for a length of time. So if I can have dinner on the table in 40 minutes….BONUS! This Vodka Sauce Ziti is a family favorite of ours. An intense creamy sauce loaded with meat and cheese.
With the help of store bought sauce, the prep time is only a few minutes. Perfect for the week nights when it seems like everyone is headed in different directions. ** However if you do have time on your hands…. homemade is ALWAYS best! 🙂
VODKA SAUCE ZITI
1 lb. Lean Ground Beef, seasoned, cooked & drained
1 Green Pepper, diced
1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
14 oz. Pizza Sauce
24 oz. Vodka Sauce
12 oz. Cottage Cheese
2 Cups Mozzarella Cheese
16 oz. Ziti Pasta, cooked
In a large sauce pan combine together cooked ground beef, green pepper, parmesan cheese, pizza and vodka sauce. cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in cooked pasta, set aside to cool for about 5 minutes.
Stir in cottage cheese as well as 1 cup of the mozzarella. Place into a 3 quart baking dish, top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
Pace in a preheated oven at 350. Cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
Serve along side a nice crusty loaf of french bread. I promise you, the whole family will love this!
Dinner is Served…
~Lark
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