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Fill half a pot of water and bring to a boil (about 9 minutes).
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Pour pasta in the pot and cook for several minutes less than the package instruction says.
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Since the pasta will be baked later, do not over cook.
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Drain the cooked pasta in a colander and set aside.
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Spray the cooking spray into a big cooker.
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Turn stove to medium heat.
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Pour the onion in and mix well.
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Add ground beef.
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Stir frequently until meat turns a lighter color.
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Add the two bottles of pasta sauce and mix well.
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Turn the stove to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Preheat oven for 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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After fifteen minutes of simmering, add 1/2 cup of cooking wine and stir again.
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Set it for five minutes for the flavor to meld.
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Turn off the stove.
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Add Ricotta cheese into the pan; turn slowly until it turns a light red color.
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Carefully add the pasta into the pan.
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Stir until pasta mixes well with the sauce.
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Pour half of the pasta into a baking dish.
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Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese.
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Pour in the rest of the pasta; sprinkle with the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
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Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and put it in the oven.
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Set the timer for 45 minutes.
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Take the baking dish out of oven and remove the aluminum cover.
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Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
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Return to oven and bake for 15 more minutes or until cheese is golden.
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Cool and serve warm.
