Ziti baked my way
12 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | pounds | Ziti or Mostaccioli Pasta;, cooked and drained |
| 3 | pounds | Ricotta (low-fat) |
| 1⅓ | cup | Grated Parmesan Cheese |
| 2 | (32 oz) Jars Spaghetti Sauce | |
| OR: | ||
| 2 | quarts | Italian Homemade Sauce |
Directions
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 ⅓ of the Parmesan cheese. Soften the ricotta cheese in Microwave by cooking on LOW (30%) for about 1-½ 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.
degree oven for approximately 1 hour. Let stand for ½ 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 & Wine Board