Instructions: Combine pasta, 1 teaspoon basil, garlic, and next 3 ingredients. Spoon into a lightly greased 10-inch pieplate. Spread ricotta cheese over mixture.

Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until meat crumbles; drain well. Stir remaining 1 teaspoon basil, tomato sauce, and next 3 ingredients into beef mixture. Cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Spoon over ricotta cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Top with cheese slices, and bake 5 more minutes.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

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