Can I have a recipe for a simple baked ziti please?!
Can I have a recipe for a simple baked ziti please?
Also, with directions for how to prepare it the day before. Nothing with vegetables; just the pasta, sauce, and cheeses.
Thanks
Answers:
1 pound of Ziti, Penne, or Rigatoni
1 pint of Ricotta cheese ( I use part-skim)
Parmigano-Reggiano or Romano Cheese, grated, to taste
3 cups of shredded mozzarella (again, I use part-skim)
Approx. 28 oz of prepared marinara or tomato-basil sauce (homemade or jarred - your choice)
Cook the pasta according to package directions - except shorten the time by 2 minutes. (The pasta finishes cooking in the oven) Drain completely. Do not rinse!
While the pasta cooks, mix the ricotta, parmigano or romano cheese (I usually use about a tablespoon or two) and 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella in a separate bowl. (Some people add parsley and a beaten egg to this - I don't see where it adds anything special, so I don't.)
When you've drained the pasta, either mix it in the pot with the cheese mixture and the sauce or in a bowl - I use the pot, because I hate washing anything I don't need to. =)
Pour this into a greased 9X13 inch pan, top with the remaining mozzarella and bake at 425 F for 8-9 minutes until it's bubbly. If you want to brown the cheese on top, broil it for a minute or two, or leave it in the oven another 3-4 minutes or so.