Baked Ziti With Mozzarella Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti With Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound tomatoes with juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; yellow onion 1 med., chopped fine; 8 ounces tomato sauce; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds crushed; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounces ziti or rigatoni; 1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese about 4 oz.; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound tomatoes with juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
yellow onion 1 med., chopped fine
8 ounces tomato sauce
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds crushed
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces ziti or rigatoni
1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese about 4 oz.
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In electric blender or food processor, puree tomatoes for 15 seconds. Set aside. Heat olive oil in heavy 10 inch skillet over moderate heat, add onion and cook uncovered until soft about 5 minutes.
2
Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, basil, fennel seeds and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes stirring often until sauce thickens slightly. Meanwhile, cook ziti according to package directions. Rinse with cold water, drain well and place in ungreased shallow 1 1/2 quart casserole.
3
Cover with the sauce and sprinkle with the Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings.

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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 pound tomatoes with juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, yellow onion 1 med., chopped fine, 8 ounces tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti With Mozzarella 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 With Mozzarella

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