Easy 5-Ingredient Baked Ziti (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 12 ounces pasta of choice
02 - 1/2 pound bulk mild Italian sausage
03 - 1/2 pound lean ground beef
04 - 1 (24-ounce) jar Primal Kitchen marinara sauce
05 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
06 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

→ Optional Toppings

07 - Fresh basil
08 - Parmesan cheese

→ Optional Vegetables

09 - 3-4 cups mixed vegetables (zucchini, onion, spinach, or broccoli)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
02 - Brown sausage and ground beef in skillet over medium-high heat. Add optional vegetables if using. Drain excess fat.
03 - Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and transfer to prepared baking dish.
04 - Mix pasta with cooked meat, marinara sauce, 1 cup cheese, and Italian seasoning. Top with remaining cheese.
05 - Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes more until bubbly and cheese is melted.

# Notes:

01 - Can be made gluten-free using alternative pasta
02 - Freezer-friendly - can be divided into two 9x9 pans
03 - Easily customizable with added vegetables

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