Baked Ziti (Pasticcio Di Ziti) Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti (Pasticcio Di Ziti)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 (28-ounce) can whole San Marzano tomatoes in juice, passed through a food mill with juice; 1 bay leaf; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound ziti pasta; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/2 pound Pecorino Toscano cheese, cut into 1 /4-inch cubes; 1/2 pound 1/4-inch-thick prosciutto slices, cut into 1 /4-inch cubes; 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 (28-ounce) can whole San Marzano tomatoes in juice, passed through a food mill with juice
1 bay leaf
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ziti pasta
2 large eggs
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 pound Pecorino Toscano cheese, cut into 1 /4-inch cubes
1/2 pound 1/4-inch-thick prosciutto slices, cut into 1 /4-inch cubes
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add pureed tomato, bay leaf and pinch salt and pepper; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf.
2
Heat oven to 400u00b0.
3
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add ziti and cook for 7 minutes (the pasta will not be tender); drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add sauce and stir to combine. In a small bowl, lightly beat together eggs and milk; add to pasta and stir to combine. Stir in Pecorino and prosciutto.
4
Lightly oil a 3- to 4-quart baking dish; transfer pasta to dish and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake until top is lightly golden and pasta is al dente, about 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for baking dish, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 1 (28-ounce) can whole San Marzano tomatoes in juice, passed through a food mill with juice, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti (Pasticcio Di 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 (Pasticcio Di Ziti)

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