SURPRISING BAKED ZITI
Make and share this Surprising Baked Ziti recipe from Food.com.
Provided by afr0bunny
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- preheat oven to 350.
- oil an 8x8 baking dish.
- cook pasta in salted water for 7 min, drain, and tinse.
- heat 1 1/2 tbsp of the oil in a pan over med- low heat.
- cook onion until it becomes translucent.
- add garlic and cook it for 30 sec.
- add tomato, salt, and bay leaf.
- raise heat to medium.
- simmer mixture for 10 min or until it gets very thick.
- remove the bay leaf and stir in 1/4 tsp pepper.
- in a bowl, combine the pesto, half the parmesan, the ricotta, 1 cup of the mozzarella, and the remaining black pepper.
- put 1/2 of the pasta in the baking dish.
- top with 1/3 of the sauce.
- spread entire cheese mixture evenly over the sauce.
- cover with the remaining pasta, sauce, and cheese.
- drizzle 1/2 tbsp olive oil over the top layer of cheese.
- bake until bubbling (about 30 min).
- let stand at least 10 minutes before cutting.
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Johnny Holland
[email protected]Overall, this is a great baked ziti recipe. It's easy to make, delicious, and perfect for any occasion.
nakate Annette
[email protected]This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some extra herbs or spices.
Mfaheem Mfaheem
[email protected]I wasn't sure about the combination of ricotta cheese and spinach, but it actually works really well. This recipe is a keeper!
Nkgowa phetolo Morudu
[email protected]This dish is a bit heavy for my taste, but it's still very good. I would recommend it to anyone who loves cheesy pasta dishes.
Lucky Delgado
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at parties or potlucks.
Allysson Stone
[email protected]This recipe is a bit more time-consuming than some other baked ziti recipes, but it's worth the extra effort. The results are amazing!
Shafique ch
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful, and I'll definitely be making it again.
Norine N Khumalo
[email protected]This dish is so cheesy and comforting. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night.
Kate Fazio
[email protected]I made this recipe exactly as written and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious and easy baked ziti recipe.
mahlatse mahlaela
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pasta. I had some spaghetti that I needed to use up and it worked perfectly.
Miriam Njoki
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of ricotta cheese, but I didn't even notice it in this recipe. It just added a creamy richness that made the dish even more delicious.
Muhamed Naimudeen
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a crowd. I made it for a party of 20 people and there were leftovers.
Cinah Mohlouoa
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be easily customized to suit your own tastes. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a little kick.
Mohamed Aden
[email protected]This recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It was quick and easy to make, and my family loved it.
R N Refat
[email protected]I've never been a fan of baked ziti, but this recipe changed my mind. It was cheesy, flavorful, and downright addictive.
atiq imran
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it!
Misbah Wajid
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it.
ali hosny
[email protected]I've made baked ziti many times before, but this recipe is definitely my new favorite. The addition of the ricotta cheese and spinach really took it to the next level.
Amanda Dumbaugh
[email protected]This baked ziti recipe was surprisingly easy to make and turned out delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the pasta was cooked to perfection.