Beef / Pork

Bren's Extreme Baked Ziti is for Dinner.

Bren's Extreme Baked Ziti takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Bren's Extreme Baked Ziti takes 300 minutes to cook.

Bren's Extreme Baked Ziti makes 20 servings.

The ingredients for Bren's Extreme Baked Ziti are:

1 102oz can crushed tomatoes
2 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
4 onions chopped
3 carrots shredded
3 celery stalks very finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 32 oz container Ricotta cheese low fat
1 pound shredded mozzarella
2 boxes ziti
2 cups red wine
italian spices~ whatever you like...I don't measure mine so I can't tell you what to use :0)

Here is how you make Bren's Extreme Baked Ziti:

Brown your beef and make sure it is seperated well (be sure to season w/s&p)Saute your onions in the beef's fat once they are almost done add the shredded carrot, finely chopped celery and minced garlic. be sure to add s&pOnce all veggies are soft add the entire can of sauce. Also add one half can of water. This is when you will also add your spices. Bring this to a boil and allow to simmer for a good 2 hours.Taste and adjust seasoningsAdd red wine..bring to boil, reduce to simmer,,,at least an hourtaste correct seasoning.. Add 1 cup mozzarella and allow to simmer for 30 minutes.Boil your pasta til al denteDrain well In large bowl mix ricotta cheese and the remaining mozarella. Add this to the saice mix well. Add pasta and be sure it is well incorporated. Pour into 2 large casseroles bake for 30 minutes covered.EnjoyWe serve 10 out of each casseroleNumber of Servings: 20Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MORETHANWEIGHT.

The nutritional information for Bren's Extreme Baked Ziti is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 20
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 439.6

• Total Fat: 15.5 g
• Cholesterol: 56.0 mg
• Sodium: 349.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 39.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
• Protein: 24.6 g

Bren's Extreme Baked Ziti is Italian cuisine.