BAKED ZITI WITH SPECIAL TOMATO SAUCE

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This sauce has a secret ingredient, grape or currant jelly, that's right, jelly! I use the unsweetened kind, I find the fruit takes the acidity out of the tomatoes.

Provided by Manami

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h8m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb dried ziti pasta
kosher salt
3 1/2 cups quick tomato sauce
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, half cut into 1/2-inch cubes and half thinly sliced
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled
1/2 lb hot Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled
1/2 medium onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 1/2 cups canned tomatoes (whole, peeled in puree & roughly chopped)
italian seasoning
1 sprig fresh thyme
2 teaspoons kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup grape jelly (unsweetened) or 1/2 cup currant jelly (unsweetened)

Steps:

  • QUICK TOMATO SAUCE:
  • Make this first; heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the sausages until begining to brown, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the onion and garlic, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes more.
  • Add the tomatoes, thyme and jelly or preserves and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Remove and sicard the sprig of thyme.
  • Stir in the seasoning and season with pepper, to taste.
  • Use now or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 dayse or freeze up to 2 months. The yield is 5 cups.
  • ZITI:.
  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Cook the ziti according to pkg directions.
  • Drain.
  • Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, cubed mozzarella, half of the Parmesan cheese, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
  • Transfer the pasta to an oiled 9x13" baking dish.
  • Cover the top of the pasta with the sliced mozzarella, and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
  • Bake until lightly browned and hot, about 30 minutes.
  • Serve at once.

John Lloyd
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Shourob Ahmed Nazmul
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This recipe is a keeper!


Sawera Shah
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Yum!


Bby Devil
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I will definitely be making this again.


Okendu precious
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This was a great recipe!


Asif Siyal
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was flavorful and the ziti was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Tarek Aziz
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was flavorful and the ziti was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Realme 1781
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was flavorful and the ziti was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Me munahg Me munahg
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was flavorful and the ziti was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Margaret Waceke
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The sauce was delicious and the ziti was cooked perfectly.


Collin McIntire
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The sauce was flavorful and the ziti was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Saadi Saadi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the ziti was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Joel Kamande
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was delicious and the ziti was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Mani Tik tok
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I made this for dinner last night and it was amazing! The sauce is so flavorful and the ziti is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


MD BAKIR ISLAM
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This baked ziti was a hit with my family! The special tomato sauce was flavorful and delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.