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I got this from Real Simple and I thought I'd share. It's seems soo good. I haven't tried it out yet, but I will sometime soon.

What you need:

1  pound ziti
1  tablespoon olive oil
1  large yellow onion, diced
3/4  teaspoon kosher salt
1/4  teaspoon black pepper
1  pound lean ground beef
3  cloves garlic, minced
1/2  cup chopped fresh oregano (optional)
1  26-ounce jar pasta sauce
1/2  cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan
1  15-ounce container ricotta
1  10-ounce box frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove liquid
1  cup grated mozzarella

Preparation:

Cook the ziti according to the package instructions.

Heat oven to 400° F.

In a large pot, over medium-low heat, heat the oil. Add the onion, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook until the onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the beef, increase heat to medium-high, and cook until no trace of pink remains, 5 to 8 minutes. Drain any remaining liquid. Add the garlic and oregano (if using) and cook for 2 minutes. Add the pasta sauce and heat for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. Add the Parmesan, ricotta, and spinach and toss again. Spread the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish or individual ramekins and sprinkle with the mozzarella. Bake until the mozzarella melts, about 15 minutes.

Tip: If you prefer, substitute Italian sausage for the ground beef and chopped broccoli for the spinach.

Makes 4.