Baked Ziti

This was an interesting baked ziti recipe that I came across, because instead of traditional ricotta cheese it called for a cream cheese mixture.  Yummy!

Baked Ziti

2 lbs. ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. salt
2 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
2 c. sour cream
12 green onions, including green parts, chopped
16 oz. noodles
2 c. grated mozzarella cheese

In a skillet, brown meat.  Add garlic, salt and tomato sauce, simmer about 10 minutes. 

Soften cream cheese and blend thoroughly with sour cream.  Add green onions and set aside. 

Boil noodles until 3 minutes before package directions, drain.

In a 9x13 or (2) 8x8 pans, layer noodles, cream cheese mixture, and meat sauce.  Repeat layers.  Sprinkle cheese on top.

To freeze:
Spray foil with non-stick cooking spray and cover casserole prior to baking.  Freeze. 
Thaw in refrigerator when ready to bake.

To serve:
Bake uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes.