Cozy Comfort: Hearty Baked Ziti With Ground Beef And Ricotta Recipe - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

• 1 lb (500 g) ground beef
• 1 jar (24 oz / 700 ml) marinara sauce (or homemade tomato sauce)
• 14 oz (400 g) ziti or penne pasta
• 1 cup (250 g) ricotta cheese
• 1 cup (100 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)