Baked Ziti With Special Tomato Sauce Recipe

Name: Baked Ziti With Special Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BAKED ZITI; 1 lb dried ziti pasta; kosher salt; 3 1/2 cups quick tomato sauce; 1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, half cut into 1/2-inch cubes and half thinly sliced; 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; QUICK TOMATO SAUCE; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled; 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled; 1/2 medium onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 3 1/2 cups canned tomatoes (whole, peeled in puree & roughly chopped); italian seasoning; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup grape jelly (unsweetened) or 1/2 cup currant jelly (unsweetened)

Servings: persons

BAKED ZITI
1 lb dried ziti pasta
kosher salt
3 1/2 cups quick tomato sauce
1 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, half cut into 1/2-inch cubes and half thinly sliced
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
QUICK TOMATO SAUCE
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled
1/2 lb hot Italian sausage, casing removed and crumbled
1/2 medium onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
3 1/2 cups canned tomatoes (whole, peeled in puree & roughly chopped)
italian seasoning
1 sprig fresh thyme
2 teaspoons kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup grape jelly (unsweetened) or 1/2 cup currant jelly (unsweetened)

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["QUICK TOMATO SAUCE:", "Make this first; heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.", "Cook the sausages until begining to brown, about 3 minutes.", "Add the onion and garlic, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes more.", "Add the tomatoes, thyme and jelly or preserves and bring to a boil.", "Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.", "Remove and sicard the sprig of thyme.", "Stir in the seasoning and season with pepper, to taste.", "Use now or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 dayse or freeze up to 2 months. The yield is 5 cups.", "ZITI:.", "Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.", "Cook the ziti according to pkg directions.", "Drain.", "Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, cubed mozzarella, half of the Parmesan cheese, black pepper and red pepper flakes.", "Transfer the pasta to an oiled 9x13"" baking dish.", "Cover the top of the pasta with the sliced mozzarella, and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.", "Bake until lightly browned and hot, about 30 minutes.", "Serve at once."]

1142

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BAKED ZITI, 1 lb dried ziti pasta, kosher salt, 3 1/2 cups quick tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Baked Ziti With Special Tomato Sauce 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 Special Tomato Sauce

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