Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 4 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 2 -3 teaspoons basil; 2 -3 teaspoons oregano; 3 cloves crushed garlic (or more); 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 -3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 -3 teaspoons salt; 3 tablespoons good quality olive oil; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; meatballs (browned only); uncooked Italian sausage, cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces; Pasta Mixture; 2 lbs ziti pasta, cooked and drained; 1 1/2 - 2 lbs ricotta cheese; 1 cup parmesan cheese; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 -3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

Sauce
4 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 -3 teaspoons basil
2 -3 teaspoons oregano
3 cloves crushed garlic (or more)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 -3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 -3 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons good quality olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
meatballs (browned only)
uncooked Italian sausage, cut into 1 to 2 inch pieces
Pasta Mixture
2 lbs ziti pasta, cooked and drained
1 1/2 - 2 lbs ricotta cheese
1 cup parmesan cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 -3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

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["Begin by preparing sauce as follows: In a large dutch oven, saute onions and garlic in olive oil 1 or 2 minutes.", "Empty all four cans of crushed tomatoes into pot.", "Add basil, oregano, salt, crushed red pepper and brown sugar.", "Stir, bring to a boil and let simmer about 20 minutes.", "Stir sauce (this is when I usually will""taste adjust"" any ingredients such as brown sugar and salt).", "Add meatballs that have just been browned and uncooked itailian sausage.", "Cover and simmer sauce for about 1 1/2- 2 hrs.", "About 10 minutes before sauce is done, mix ricotta cheese, eggs and parmesan cheese in a large bowl.", "Add about 2 1/2 cups of sauce to the cheese mixture and mix well.", "(Keep remaining sauce with meatballs and sausage warm).", "Toss cooked ziti with cheese/sauce mixture and spoon into a 9x13 inch baking pan.", "(you may need a larger pan or more than 1 pan).", "Sprinkle pasta with mozzarella cheese.", "Bake at 350 for 45 minutes to 1 hr.", "Serve pasta with the extra sauce, meatballs and sausage ladled over top of each serving."]

1689

kcal

Calories

Fat

264

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 4 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 2 -3 teaspoons basil, 2 -3 teaspoons oregano, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Ziti

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