BAKED ZITI FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED
This is the best baked ziti I have ever tried...and I have tried a lot. This is from the March 2009 issue of Cook's Illustrated and has been thoroughly tested by them.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 350°F Whisk cottage cheese, eggs and 1 cup Parmesan together in medium bowl; set aside. Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in large Dutch oven over high heat. Stir in 1 Tablespoon salt and pasta; cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta begins to soften but is not yet cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain pasta and leave in colander.
- Meanwhile, heat oil and garlic in 12 inch skillet over medium heat until garlic is fragrant but not brown. Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and oregano; simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Off heat, stir in 1/2 cup basil and sugar, then season with salt and pepper.
- Stir cornstarch into heavy cream in small bowl, transfer mixture to Dutch oven set over medium heat. Bring to simmer and cook until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove pot from heat and add cottage cheese mixture, 1 cup tomato sauce and 3/4 cup mozzarella, then stir to combine. Add pasta and stir to coat.
- Transfer pasta mixture to 13 x 9 inch baking dish and spread remaining tomato sauce evenly over pasta. Sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan over top. Cover baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue to cook until cheese is bubbling and beginning to brown, about 30 minutes longer. Cool for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 3 Tablespoons basil and serve.
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Bianca-mari Britz
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The sauce is delicious and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Alier,monydur Akhook
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Adnan Hadir
[email protected]This is the best baked ziti recipe I've ever tried! The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Durotiwon Grace
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Damonte Smith
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Harry Dyson
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The sauce is delicious and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Future cute
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Wendy Campbell
[email protected]This baked ziti recipe is a family favorite! It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. We love it!
Athuman Sankole
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Erin Webster
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Mitchel Cox
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a big hit with my family! The sauce was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. We all loved it.
Bayanah Jessica
[email protected]This is my go-to baked ziti recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Hazel Solas
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more garlic to the sauce. Other than that, it's perfect.
Ayabonga Nkqetho
[email protected]This baked ziti recipe from Cook's Illustrated is a winner! The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I especially love the addition of ricotta cheese, which makes the dish extra creamy and delicious. I'll definitely be maki