Categories: casseroles

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked ziti pasta (11 oz)
• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.

2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.

3. Stir pasta, 3 tablespoons of the parsley, the milk, barbecue sauce, mozzarella cheese and 1 cup of the Cheddar cheese into beef in skillet. Spoon mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese.

4. Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.

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