Baked Pasta Casserole 1 (16 ounce) package ziti or rotini, 1 pound ground beef 3 cups pasta sauce 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups shredded parmeson cheese 1 12oz container ricotta cheese Preheat oven to 350. Directions: In large pot brown meat. Add any seasoning at this point. Brown for ten minutes. Add water filling the pot 3/4th, bring to a boil. Add ziti noodles and simmer for 15 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Add ricotta cheese and pasta sauce and stir well. Layer mixture into greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Alternating mixture with grated parmeson and motzarella cheese. Cover. Bake for 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 10 minutes, or until cheese melts. Makes 12 servings.