BAKED ZITI
Need a dinner to feed the whole family, plus have plenty of leftovers? This easy baked ziti recipe is a classic Italian casserole dish to feed a crowd.
Provided by Jessica Gavin
Categories Entree
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the Oven - Set the oven rack to the middle position and the temperature to 375°F (190ºC).
- Cook the Pasta - In a large dutch oven or pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and stir to dissolve. Add in the ziti. Cook it according to package directions until al dente, about 9 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander, and rinse with cool water for about 30 seconds to immediately stop the cooking process. Separate them with a spoon so they do not stick together. Leave some moisture on the surface and set it aside.
- Brown the Sausage - Heat olive oil in the dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the sausage. Break into smaller pieces, and cook until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Cook the Aromatics - Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the onion, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the Tomatoes - Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Stir and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. Reserve 2 cups of the meat sauce.
- Sauce the Pasta - Add the ziti to the meat sauce and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Make the Cheese Mixture - In a medium-sized bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, parsley, and egg.
- Layer the Casserole - In a 13-inch by 9-inch baking dish add half of the pasta. Evenly dollop with half of the ricotta cheese mixture. Spread half of the reserved meat sauce on top. Add the remaining pasta on top, followed by the ricotta cheese mixture and the remaining meat sauce. Evenly sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and ¼ cup of parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake - Loosely cover the baking dish with greased foil so that it does not touch the pasta. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the cheese is melted and lightly golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Serve - If desired, garnish with chopped parsley and parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 719 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 1533 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BAKED ZITI WITH THICK RICH MEAT SAUCE
This does make enough to feed 12 very fillingly! Using Recipe #256239 which is a large amount that we top the baked ziti additional sauce and then freeze the remaining cooled sauce in 1 cup amounts for future use. The pasta is under cooked by 4 minutes it will finish when baked and it will absorb the liquid from the sauce making it yummier. This is very hearty, comforting, and satisfying because Mom's will know their families are getting many nutrients that they need.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare sauce and keep under a low flame.
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Mix the cheese mixture together.
- Mix pasta with 1/3 - 1/2 of the cheese mixture till creamy and gooey.
- Place 1 1/2 cups sauce in bottom of a 10x13 casserole dish.
- Top with 1/2 of the pasta.
- Spread the remaining cheese on the pasta.
- Top with 2-3 cups of the meat sauce.
- Top with remaining pasta; 1 cup sauce; 1 cup mozzarella; then top with grated cheese.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Placing foil on the rack below to catch any spillage that may occur for this is packed with goodness.
- Meanwhile let the sauce keep simmering to use if desired on top of the baked ziti.
BAKED ZITI
From Kalamazoo Michigan, Kim Neer makes this comforting Italian dish with a from-scratch spaghetti sauce, ziti pasta and a generous combination of cheeses.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 casseroles (12 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, water, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, basil and 1 teaspoon oregano. Cover and simmer for 3 hours, stirring occasionally. , Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg substitute, salt and pepper., In two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray, spread 1 cup of meat sauce. In each dish, layer a fourth of the pasta, 1 cup meat sauce and a fourth of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers of pasta, sauce and cheese mixture. , Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese and oregano. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 796mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MEATY BAKED ZITI
This baked ziti recipe takes a little time to make, but it's worth it in the end! This meat sauce is way better than a jar sauce, and I use it for other Italian recipes as well. You can also make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge for a few days until you are ready to eat it.
Provided by Bridget
Time 2h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato sauce, whole tomatoes with juice, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, basil, sugar, and red pepper flakes; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Turn off the heat. Transfer 3 cups sauce to a bowl and leave remaining sauce in the pot; allow to cool while you prepare ziti.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 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 11 minutes. Drain ziti and rinse under cool water to stop it from cooking.
- Combine ricotta, 2 cups mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, 2 tablespoon parsley, and pepper in a bowl; stir together with a few turns but do not mix completely. Pour drained ziti into the bowl and toss until slightly combined with large lumps. Add the reserved 3 cups meat sauce and toss to combine.
- Place 1/2 of the pasta mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spoon 1/2 of the remaining sauce over top, layer with 6 slices of provolone and 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat layers: pasta mixture, remaining sauce, 6 slices provolone, and 1 cup mozzarella. Cover with foil.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese is fully melted and slightly browned, 5 to 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with parsley. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 593.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 111.2 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 39.2 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 1030.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
RICH THICK MEAT SAUCE FOR A CROWD!
This is made in a large amount for enjoying and freezing. Place cooled sauce by 1 cup full in freezer bags to use for future use. Many veggies to help keep the family healthy and the sauce tasty, with No added fat and the sodium is all naturally in the food!
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Sauces
Time 1h40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat a dry, large, heavy bottom pot add ground beef to brown mixing to separate cooking for 3 minutes.
- Add onion, celery, peppers, carrots, and jalapeno cook for 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, mushrooms, herbs and spices cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the sauce and paste bring to a boil then reduce heat and let simmer for 1 hour or till thickness desired.
- Before serving add some fresh herbs to bring freshness to the home made delish sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.8, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1705.1, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 14.5, Protein 26
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