:Let’s face it…hockey players eat a ton. Even those of us who used to play probably still eat a lot and still work out quite a bit. So what we decided to do is bring in some recipes for the hockey player and the reality is anyone can try these. Its good stuff and most of these recipes pack on carbs so you can work out longer and more efficient. Hockey players like that.
Today’s recipe is a very simple Baked Ziti dish. I hope you enjoy it and if you have any recipes you want to add, just send them to my email or comment away in the comments with more suggestions. Here goes something.
Time to please the masses with a bit of an old classic with a meaty twist…..
Baked Ziti
6 cups (16 ox.) box of Cut Ziti uncooked
32 ounces of spaghetti sauce
2 cups (16 oz.) ricotta cheese
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 – 3/4 lbs of ground meat
Boil water for ziti. Then cook meat first, drain, and leave off to the side. Cook ziti according to directions (real simple) for about 10-11 minutes once the water boils. In a very large bowl, combine cooked ziti, 1 1/2 cups sauce, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, ground meat, parsley, egg, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper. In a 3 quart casserole dish, pour a half cup of spaghetti sauce into the bottom and spread it around to get a coating. Then spread the ziti mixture into the casserole dish. Top with the remaining sauce then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Baked covered at 375 for about 30-35 minutes then put on trivet and uncover to let it cool.
Serves about 8.
