Ziti Baked My Way

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Ziti or mostaccioli - pasta;, cooked and d
3 lbs	1362g / 48oz	Ricotta - (low-fat)
1 1/3 cups	194g / 6.8oz	Grated parmesan cheese
2		Or
2		Italian homemade sauce

Recipe Instructions

THIS IS VERY SIMPLE TO MAKE AND DO THE NIGHT BEFORE Cook the ziti or mostaccioli pasta until al dente. Drain.

In a large roasting dish, spread a thin layer of sauce over the bottom. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese. Soften the ricotta cheese in Microwave by cooking on LOW (30%) for about 1-1/2 to 2 minutes.

Layer with half each of ziti, ricotta cheese, sauce, and half of remaining Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Bake in a preheated 350F.F oven for approximately 1 hour. Let stand for 1/2 hour before serving. NOTE: If making the night before, cover with plastic wrap.

DO NOT COVER WITH FOIL if dish is to be stored as the tomato mixture reacts against the foil.

NOTE: Remove plastic wrap and cover with foil before baking.

Deidre Anne Penrod, Prodigy Food and Wine Board

Source:
Mario Batali

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