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Baked Ziti with Ricotta

 

Ingredients -

Marinara Sauce:
4 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Butter
3 Garlic Cloves, minced
2 pounds Fresh Tomatoes, ground
1/3 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley or Basil
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Coarse Salt
Fresh Ground Black Pepper

Baked Ziti:
2 cups Ricotta Cheese
1/2 pound Mozzarella Cheese, cubed
3/4 cup Grated Fresh Parmesan Cheese
2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley
1/2 teaspoon Coarse Salt
2 Large Eggs, lightly beaten
1 pound Ziti Pasta

 
Preparation:

1. To a large saucepan, add the oil and butter and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes or until golden.

2. Add the herbs, tomatoes, salt and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

3. Set aside.

4. In a large bowl, combine the mozzarella, ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, salt, eggs and parsley and mix well.

5. Set aside.

6. Turn the oven to 350 degrees and preheat.

7. To a large bowl, add 4 quarts of water and bring to a boil.

8. Add salt to the water and the pasta and cook until the pasta is al dente.

9. Drain the pasta and return it tothe pot.

10. Add a little sauce to the pasta and toss to coat.

11. In a large casserole dish, place a layer of the sauced pasta.

12. Dot with bits of the cheese mixture.

13. Spoon more sauce over the top.

14. Repeat the steps 2 more times then sprinkle the top with the remaining parmesan cheese.

15. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

16. Let sit for 5 minutes the serve and enjoy.

 


 
 
   
 
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