ZITI STUFATI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 2h35m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the sauce: Heat a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and then the onion, garlic, carrot, celery and pepper flakes. Cook, stirring often, until the carrots are beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the tomato puree; rinse out each bottle of puree with 1/3 cup water and add that to the pot as well. Add the Parmesan rind and basil sprigs and stir to combine. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low; simmer for 40 minutes.
- Remove and discard the Parmesan rind, onion, celery, garlic and basil sprigs. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the ricotta and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- For the meatballs: In a medium bowl, soak the bread in the milk and egg for 3 minutes, tearing apart the bread with your fingers. Add the Parmesan, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and ground beef. Mix gently with your hands just until combined.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add enough oil to come 1 inch up the side of the pan. When the oil is hot, use a 1-tablespoon scoop to scoop and roll little meatballs. Working in several batches to avoid crowding the pan, add the meatballs to the hot oil and cook until evenly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper-towel-lined tray to drain.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the parcooked ziti with 3 or 4 cups of the sauce. Toss well to coat.
- To assemble the dish: Cover the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with 1 cup of the sauce. Next, layer half of the cooked ziti, followed by more sauce. Dot with three-quarters of the meatballs and all of the eggs, and sprinkle with half of the mozzarella and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan. Top with the remaining half of the pasta and then the remaining meatballs and mozzarella. Finish with the remaining sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan.
- Bake until lightly browned on top and bubbling around the edges, 30 minutes. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
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Iron King
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
kalkidan tefera
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it.
NIPRESH NATH
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
saeed al ameri
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Goma Chhetri
[email protected]Bland.
Malik Shahzaib
[email protected]Not my favorite.
Nuncio Rangsha
[email protected]Yum!
Md akram Hussain
[email protected]Easy to make and very tasty!
Namyalo Hanifah
[email protected]The ziti was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I would try cooking the pasta for a shorter amount of time next time.
Wisdom Kotoku
[email protected]This recipe was a little too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.
Sadeq Yaar
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.
Isabella Schlough
[email protected]This was my first time making ziti stufati and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was very flavorful.
Sohail Meo
[email protected]Meh.
mehmood 755
[email protected]Not bad, but I've had better.
Mitchell Jessey
[email protected]Delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Thandolonke Msibi
[email protected]Great recipe! I made it for my friends and they all loved it. The sauce was especially tasty.
kaylen Santiago
[email protected]The ziti was a little dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would try adding some more liquid to the sauce next time.
Jenes Lord
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning, which helped a lot.
Augusta Nwosu
[email protected]My family loved this dish! It was cheesy, flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making it again!
Angel Yell
[email protected]This ziti stufati recipe was a hit! The flavors were amazing and the dish was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.