CROWD-PLEASING BAKED ZITI
This isn't your mama's baked pasta! My zippy ziti boasts all the comfort and heartiness of Mom's but with little kick from crushed red pepper flakes. Feel free to take the heat up a notch by using hot Italian sausage instead of sweet. The dish is easy to transport, making it great for potlucks.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook the beef, sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, basil, sugar, salt, pepper flakes and pepper., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Uncover; simmer 15-30 minutes longer or until sauce reaches desired thickness. Discard bay leaf. Cool., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup sauce mixture, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Romano cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and pasta., Spread 1-1/2 cups sauce mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Dot with 1/2 cup ricotta cheese. Top with pasta mixture. Pour remaining sauce mixture over the top. Dot with remaining ricotta cheese. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, Romano and Parmesan cheeses., Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until bubbly.
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Yara Saad
[email protected]This baked ziti was a disaster! The sauce was watery and the pasta was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Rimu Ali
[email protected]The sauce was a bit bland, but the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would recommend adding more spices to the sauce next time.
Ethan Sumner
[email protected]This baked ziti was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less cheese next time.
Luke Knapp
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of baked ziti, but this recipe was really good! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves baked ziti.
Naresh Rai
[email protected]This was the best baked ziti I've ever had! The sauce was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Maduabuchi Onuoha
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked al dente. I would definitely make this again.
abdulmoiz asad
[email protected]This baked ziti was a disaster! The sauce was watery and the pasta was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Cadi Rowell
[email protected]The sauce was a bit bland, but the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would recommend adding more spices to the sauce next time.
Shanto Islam
[email protected]This baked ziti was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but it was still good. I would recommend using less cheese next time.
Shuborna Shikdar
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of baked ziti, but this recipe was really good! The sauce was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves baked ziti.
Divine Nwachukwu
[email protected]This baked ziti is the best I've ever had! The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.
sudeer Jan
[email protected]I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The sauce was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Dayel Ray
[email protected]This baked ziti was a hit at my potluck! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked al dente. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a crowd-pleasing d