Quick and Easy Baked Ziti

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   Preheat oven to 375F.

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   Boil noodles until al dente (or preferred done-ness), according to package instructions.

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   Brown ground beef with the minced onion, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder until the beef is done (seasoning amounts are approximate, I tend to just sprinkle the spices over the top of the meat until lightly covered its just how I roll).

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   While meat is cooking and noodles are boiling, slice (or shred, your preference) mozzarella cheese into semi-consistent size and thickness, no more than 1/8 inch thick.

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   In a 9x13 baking dish or pan, combine noodles, cooked meat and the sauce stir until combined.

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   Top with cheese (I lay the slices side by side to cover the whole thing), and bake about 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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   Serve with bread and salad and watch it get devoured!

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   !

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   **Substitution: If you cant find a block of mozzarella, you can use 2 bags of the 2 cup/8-ounce shredded kind).

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    (This dish is consistently requested by my entire family any time we have a get together and it never fails to please.

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    If you have any leftovers, they taste even more delicious the next day!)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.