Million Dollar Baked Ziti

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and spray a 6-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the ziti according to the instructions on the package. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Meanwhile, cook the Italian sausage and ground beef in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until no pink remains.

Step 4

Drain off the fat and add the garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes before adding the spaghetti sauce and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer over medium heat before reducing the heat to lower and simmering for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Add the cream cheese, cottage cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of mozzarella to a medium bowl and beat with a hand mixer until combined.

Step 6

Add the cheese mixture to the sauce and stir until it has all melted and combined.

Step 7

Stir the cooked ziti noodles into the sauce before pouring it all into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella.

Step 8

Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is melted and browned on top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve.