Baked Ziti with Vodka Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 package ziti pasta , 16 ounce
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 jar vodka marinara sauce , 28 ounce
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 package cottage cheese , 16 ounce
• 2.5 cups milk
• 6 large eggs
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 11 minutes.

3. 3

   While the ziti is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion to the hot skillet and cook until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, oregano, and garlic powder; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Drain and discard grease. Stir in marinara sauce.

4. 4

   Drain ziti and transfer to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese over top, then layer with cottage cheese, meat sauce, and remaining mozzarella. Beat milk, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a bowl, and pour over top.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until set and bubbly, about 45 minutes.