Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 large white onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, and minced; 1 (29 to 32-ounce) can crushed red tomatoes in puree; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, plus about 6 small sprigs for garnish; 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning; Salt; 1 pound dried ziti pasta; 1 cup (about 6 ounces) shredded mozzarella; 1 cup (about 6 ounces) shredded Parmesan

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, and minced
1 (29 to 32-ounce) can crushed red tomatoes in puree
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, plus about 6 small sprigs for garnish
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt
1 pound dried ziti pasta
1 cup (about 6 ounces) shredded mozzarella
1 cup (about 6 ounces) shredded Parmesan

1
Heat canola oil in a saute pan over medium heat and add onion and garlic.
2
Saute until the onions become translucent.
3
Add tomatoes, parsley, basil, and Italian seasoning.
4
Cover and let simmer about 25 minutes.
5
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Bring a pot of water to boiling for the pasta.
6
Add salt and pasta and boil until pasta is al dente - about 10 minutes.
7
Drain pasta well stir into pot of sauce.
8
Transfer to a baking dish and top with cheeses.
9
Bake until cheese is melted.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 large white onion, diced, 2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, and minced, 1 (29 to 32-ounce) can crushed red tomatoes in puree, 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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