Sbarro Ziti Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried ziti pasta
• Salt for boiling water
• Ground beef 1 pound Lean, 80/20 ratio preferred
• Olive oil 2 tablespoons For sautéing
• Onion 1 medium Finely chopped
• Garlic cloves 3 cloves Minced
• Crushed tomatoes 28 ounces Canned, no salt added
• Tomato paste 6 ounces Adds thickness and depth
• Dried oregano 1 teaspoon For classic Italian flavor
• Dried basil 1 teaspoon Adds aromatic freshness
• Salt 1 teaspoon Adjust to taste
• Black pepper ½ teaspoon Freshly ground
• Red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon Optional for mild heat
• 2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)