Baked Ziti Casserole Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil or salad oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 clove garlic crushed; 1 can (2 pound, 3 ounces) italian tomatoes; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 package (1 pound) ziti macaroni; 2 cartons (15 ounce size) ricotta cheese; 1 package(8 ounces) mozzarella cheese, diced; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 eggs 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil or salad oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic crushed
1 can (2 pound, 3 ounces) italian tomatoes
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (1 pound) ziti macaroni
2 cartons (15 ounce size) ricotta cheese
1 package(8 ounces) mozzarella cheese, diced
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1
Make Sauce:
2
In hot oil in 6 quart kettle, saute onion and garlic until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add undrained tomatoes and paste, 1 1/2 cups water, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 tablespoon salt, sugar, oregano, basil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, mix well, mashing tomatoes with fork. Simmer, covered but stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
3
Pre heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook ziti as package label directs.
4
Make cheese layer:
5
In large bowl combine ricotta, mozeralla, 1/3 cup parmesan, eggs, parsely, salt and pepper, beat with wooden spoon until blended.
6
Spoon a little sauce into 5 quart casserole. Layer a third of ziti, cheese mixture and remaining sauce. Sprinkle sauce with 1 tablespoon parmesan. Repeat twice.
7
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes or until bubbling in center.

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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: 1/4 cup olive oil or salad oil, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 1 clove garlic crushed, 1 can (2 pound, 3 ounces) italian tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti Casserole 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 Casserole

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