DELICIOUS BAKED ZITI RECIPE
Now here's a classic midweek meal, or a hot dish to bring to a potluck. Delicious Baked Ziti Recipe is a lot like American lasagna, but easier to make.
Provided by Jane Kaylie
Categories Casseroles
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large pot of water to a strong boil. Add about a tablespoon of salt for every 2 quarts of water. Add the pasta and boil, uncovered, until the pasta is al dente-edible but still a little firm.
- 2. Drain the pasta through a colander. Toss with a little olive oil so the pasta does not stick together while you make the sauce. Pour a tablespoon or so of olive oil into a large sauté pan on medium-high to heat.
- 3. When the oil is hot, add the bulk sausage or ground meat. Do not crowd the pan (work in batches if needed). Break up any large chunks of sausage as it cooks. Brown well. Don't stir that often or it will be more difficult for the meat to brown. If you are using ground beef or pork instead of sausage, add a little salt.
- 4. When the meat is mostly browned, add the onions and stir well to combine. Sauté everything until the onions are translucent and beginning to brown, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, rosemary or basil, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
- 5. Cook 1 minute, then add the tomato sauce and stir well. Bring to a simmer. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole pan, then dot the surface with half the ricotta cheese.
- 6. Ladle in some sauce with the pasta, mix it well and add the pasta into the casserole. Pour the rest of the sauce over the pasta, dot the remaining ricotta cheese over the pasta, and sprinkle on top both the mozzarella and the Parmesan cheese.
- 7. Bake in the oven until the top is nicely browned, about 20 minutes.
- 8. Enjoy the recipe over here http://goo.gl/eG5JdZ
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Faustina Maria
[email protected]Overall, this is a good recipe. With a few tweaks, it could be even better.
Beril Achieng:
[email protected]The pasta was overcooked. I would cook it for less time next time.
Tim Guiste
[email protected]The sauce was too runny. I had to add more tomato paste to thicken it up.
MD Jibon islam
[email protected]This recipe is a bit bland. I would add more spices next time.
Saleem Nawaz
[email protected]I used whole wheat ziti and it worked great.
Layla
[email protected]I added some crumbled sausage to the sauce and it was delicious.
Saroj Mandal
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta sauce.
Zarii Malik
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Iliasu Adams
[email protected]I've tried other baked ziti recipes, but this one is by far the best.
Henry Dandridge
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The finished dish is amazing.
kinfe beshada
[email protected]I made this recipe for my Italian grandmother and she said it was the best baked ziti she'd ever had.
Akram Bukenya
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of ziti, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious!
A Hendrix
[email protected]The instructions were easy to follow and the dish came out looking just like the picture.
Mary Carroll
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints.
Abdurahman Saeed
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for baked ziti. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Rai Nadeem
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Annette Kingston
[email protected]The baked ziti turned out perfectly! The pasta was cooked al dente and the sauce was rich and flavorful.
Allan Karaha
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
Lorraine Gander
[email protected]This baked ziti recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.