3 tbsp. oil
2 minced cloves garlic (golden)
1 jar Ragu (med. size)
1/4 tsp. basil
1 pinch oregano
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 med. onion (chopped)
1 lb. Ziti noodles (cooked to ledete)
1 lb. ricotta cheese

Brown ground beef with oil and add onion. Add remaining ingredients and blend. Slow cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Cook noodles too and drain. Mix ricotta cheese with noodles. Slowly add 90% of sauce mixture and blend well. In large baking dish, coat bottom with some sauce. Add ziti, cheese, sauce mixture. Pour remaining sauce on top. Sprinkle grated cheese on top if desired. Bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for about 25 minutes until bubbly. Serve hot with Italian garlic bread and good company.