FRIED ZITI... "PEASANT PASTA"
This was the first dish I ever made at my Grandfather's Restaurant... You can see the full story and video on how to make this dish at: www.thecookbookproject.net Become a Fan.... http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Cookbook-Project/301155349937849?sk=photos
Provided by Michael Epifanio
Categories Pasta
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Cook Ziti al dente- drain and refrigerate to chill (can be done a day ahead of time). Transfer ziti to a cutting board and chop coarsely.
- 2. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil, add scallions, onions and garlic, sauté briefly 1 minute.
- 3. Add chopped ziti and sauté until the pasta starts to brown up and caramelize a bit -be sure to stir and shake the pan back or use a spoon to move the ziti around so you do not burn the pasta and you get some great color throughout the pasta.
- 4. Once you have some great brown color on the Ziti, add salt, pepper, oregano and the fresh herbs than add the sauce mixing and begin sauteing for another few minutes or so. I like to add Cooked Sweet sliced Italian Sausage at this time. Next add a couple of table spoons of the Asiago cheese and fold in.
- 5. Top the whole pan with the grated mozzarella and provolone evenly over the top along with the remaining Asiago cheese.
- 6. Bake in a preheated oven 400 degrees cook pasta for 20-30 minutes until brown and a bit crisp on the sides. Serve with some garlic bread and enjoy!
- 7. You can add any one of the following ingredients in place of the Sausage: Pepperoni- Diced Sautéed Mushrooms Fresh Spinach Meatballs (Cooked and Sliced) Sun dried Tomatoes
- 8. Check the full cooking demo and story behind this dish! www.thecookbookproject.net
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Kearabetswe
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
paola H
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pasta is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is flavorful and cheesy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Rosalba Martinez
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Drilon Xh
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
mat piamonte
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Raduta Cristian
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pasta is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is flavorful and cheesy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Brittany Pruitt
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Mubashra Rajpoot
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Small's Nhanha
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
SN Funny Media
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pasta is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is flavorful and cheesy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Massum Vai
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Avijit Mallick
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
zahraa bhaa
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Chad Bailey
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pasta is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce is flavorful and cheesy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Truthfairy Digs
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.