Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz. seitan; 2 cups button or cremini mushrooms, sliced (4 oz.); 25-oz. jar tomato sauce; 1 lb. extra-firm tofu, drained, or part-skim ricotta; ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil (5 1/2 tsp. dried); 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice; 4 tsp. olive oil; 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper; 12 oz. dry ziti; 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

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["Preheat oven to 400F.", "Bring large pot of salted water to a boil for pasta.", "In food processor, mince seitan and mushrooms until coarse and crumbly.", "Transfer seitan mixture to large saucepan.", "Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.", "Cook, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.", "Cover to keep warm.", "In food processor, puree tofu, basil, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons olive oil, salt to taste and pepper until consistency resembles ricotta cheese.", "Or, if using ricotta, mix by hand.", "Add ziti to boiling water; stir to prevent sticking.", "Cook according to package directions until just tender.", "Drain and return to pot.", "Spread several tablespoons of tomato-seitan mixture in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, making sure to evenly coat bottom and sides to prevent sticking.", "In a very large bowl, combine drained pasta, tofu ""cheese,"" remaining tomato-seitan mixture and parsley.", "Fold gently to combine all ingredients.", "Spread evenly in baking dish and bake 15 minutes.", "Serve hot."]

410

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz. seitan, 2 cups button or cremini mushrooms, sliced (4 oz.), 25-oz. jar tomato sauce, 1 lb. extra-firm tofu, drained, or part-skim ricotta, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti falls under the Vegetarian 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.

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Baked Ziti

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