Title: Poverty Casserole
Categories: Easy Italian Casserole Ground Pasta
Yield: 6 Servings

3	tb	Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1	md	Onion -- Minced
2		Cloves Garlic -- Minced
1	lb	Lean Ground Beef
8		Whole Sun-Dried Tomatoes,
		Oil-Packed -- Drained And
		Minced
1	cn	(28 Oz)
2	tb	Dried Oregano
2	ts	Dried Marjoram
		Salt And Freshly Ground
		Black Pepper -- To Taste
1	pk	(14 Oz)
2	lg	Eggs
2/3	c	Heavy Or Whipping Cream
2	c	Mozzarella Cheese --
		Shredded
3	tb	Parmesan Cheese -- Freshly
		Grated
		Crushed Tomatoes In Puree
		Ziti Pasta

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute 5 mins. Stir in the ground beef and cook, crumbling it with the back of a wooden spoon, until it loses its pink color. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and seasonings. Let the mixture simmer uncovered for 15 mins. 3. Meanwhile, cook the ziti in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain well. 4. Whisk the eggs and cream together in the bottom of a 3-qt Dutch oven or other ovenproof casserole. Quickly tos the drained ziti with the eggs and cream. Add the meat mixture and stir to combine thoroughly. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded mozzarella. Top the pasta mixture with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and the Parmesan. 5. Bake uncovered until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbling, 30 to 40 mins. Serve at once with a green sald and crusty bread. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Recipe By : Sarah Leah Chase's Cold-Weather Cooking- ISBN 0-89480-752-8

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