Baked Ziti Ricotta No Meat Recipes

GREAT BAKED ZITI WITH RICOTTA

Steps:

• Make the cheese sauce in a large bowl by blending the Ricotta (1 pound), heavy cream (8 ounces), eggs (2 large). Then stir in mozzarella (4 ounces) and Parmesan (4 ounces).
• Make the tomato sauce by combining the marinara (28 ounces), diced tomatoes (15 ounces), balsamic vinegar (1 tsp), sugar (1tsp) black pepper (1 tsp). Bring to a simmer and let simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the stove.
• Add 1 cup of the tomato sauce to the cheese sauce and mix.
• Cook the ziti according to the box directions for al dente. About 6 to 8 minutes in boiling salted water.
• Add the ziti to the cheese mixture and mix well.
• Brush a 13 x9 inch baking pan with olive oil and pour in the noodles. Ladle the ziti with the remaining tomato sauce. Top the sauce with the rest of the mozzarella (4 ounces) and Parmesan (4 ounces) sprinkling evenly all over. Cover with foil and let sit for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the casserole on the middle rack and cook for 30 minutes covered. After 30 minutes remove the foil and bake another 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
• Garnish with additional Parmesan and chopped flat leaf parsley (or basil)

BAKED ZITI II

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse.
• In a medium bowl, mix ziti, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, egg and 1 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish and spoon in ziti mixture. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce, followed by Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes; let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

MEATLESS BAKED ZITI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add ziti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse and drain.
• Mix mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, onion, parsley, egg, garlic, basil, oregano, thyme, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in drained pasta and 2 cups of marinara sauce.
• Pour 1 cup marinara into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread to coat. Pour pasta and cheese mixture into the pan, top with remaining marinara, and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
• Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until heated through, about 20 minutes. Remove cover and continue to bake until bubbly and cheese is browned, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

BELGIOIOSO FIVE-CHEESE ZITI AL FORNO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to the package directions for al dente; drain., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, ricotta, provolone, Romano and 1 cup mozzarella. Cook over medium heat until sauce begins to simmer and cheeses are melted. Stir in cooked pasta; pour mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese., In a small bowl, stir together Parmesan, bread crumbs, garlic and olive oil; sprinkle over pasta., Bake, uncovered, until mixture is bubbly and topping is golden brown, 30-40 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and Parmesan if desired.