November 11, 2006

Best Casserole Recipe: Cheesy Barbecue Casserole

Here’s an Italian baked ziti recipe with an interesting twist - barbecue sauce. If you love the taste of barbecue, this casserole’s for you.

3 cups uncooked ziti pasta 1 pound ground beef cup onion, chopped cup fresh parsley, chopped 1 cup milk 1 cup barbecue sauce 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease a 2-quart casserole.

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

While pasta is cooking, cook beef and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes; stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.

Mix beef, pasta, 3 tablespoons of the parsley, milk, barbecue sauce, mozzarella cheese, and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Spoon into casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining cup cheddar cheese.

Bake uncovered 30-40 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley before serving.



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