Baked Ziti

Serves 16-20 (will use 1/2 or 1/4 recipe per family)

1 16 oz box ziti pasta or penne
2 tbsp oil
2 lbs ground beef or italian sausage (or 1 lb each)
1 tsp dried chili pepper flakes
1 lrg onion
1-2 tbsp garlic
1 bell pepper
2- tsp salt
pepper to taste
4.3 oz jar pasta sauce
4 c shredded mozarella cheese
1-1/2 c grated parmesan cheese

Cook pasta until al dente - drain, but don't rinse. Transfer to large bowl and mix in oil, set aside. Cook meat with chili flakes and onion, drain fat. Add garlic and bell pepper, cook stirring about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in pasta sauce and reduce heat to low. Simmer about 25 minutes. Mix in 2 cups cheese and pasta. Divide into two greased 9 x 12 pans. Divide parm. cheese & sprinkle over each pan. Cool completely, cover with heavy foil & freeze. When ready to bake, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella on top and return to oven for 5 minutes to melt cheese. Serve.