Crowd Pleasin Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Crowd Pleasin Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 28 ounces, weight Can Tomatoes With Juice; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil; 1/2 teaspoons Oregano; 1/2 teaspoons Salt And Pepper, to taste; 2 Tablespoons Onion, Grated Or Chopped Very Fine; 1 clove Garlic, Pressed; 1 cup Ricotta Cheese; 1 cup Jarlsberg Or Any Good Swiss Cheese, Shredded; 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese; 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan; 1 pound Cooked Ziti; 1 cup Your Favorite Marinara Sauce; 6 slices Provolone Cheese; 3/4 cups Chopped Fresh Parsley

Servings: persons

28 ounces, weight Can Tomatoes With Juice
1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil
1/2 teaspoons Oregano
1/2 teaspoons Salt And Pepper, to taste
2 Tablespoons Onion, Grated Or Chopped Very Fine
1 clove Garlic, Pressed
1 cup Ricotta Cheese
1 cup Jarlsberg Or Any Good Swiss Cheese, Shredded
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan
1 pound Cooked Ziti
1 cup Your Favorite Marinara Sauce
6 slices Provolone Cheese
3/4 cups Chopped Fresh Parsley

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees .
2
Coat a 9 x 13 pan with PAM and set aside.
3
In a saucepan, combine the tomatoes with juice from can, basil, oregano, salt and pepper, 2 Tbs.
4
onion, grated or chopped very fine, and the clove of garlic pressed.
5
Add these to the Tomatoes.
6
Break up the tomatoes with the back of your spoon, and simmer while you shred the cheese and cook the noodles.
7
Combine the ricotta, Swiss, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses along with the parsley.
8
Check it for salt and pepper.
9
Set aside.
10
Cook the Ziti according to package directions and drain well.
11
Stir the sauce into the hot, drained noodles, then stir the cheese mixture into the noodles and sauce, mixing well.
12
Pour into the baking pan.
13
Top with six slices of provolone cheese and extra Parmesan.
14
Cover loosely and bake for 15 minutes.
15
Remove the foil and bake for 15 or 20 minutes longer.
16
In the last few minutes of baking, spoon over the melted provolone a cup or more of your favorite marinara sauce (mine is Paul Newmans) and sprinkle with extra Parmesan.
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The result is well worth the addition of the marinara.
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The Ziti is moist, tomato-y, cheesy, and delicious!
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Enjoy!
20
(This recipe courtesy of my dear friend Beth Sollars the Singingirl Cooks Gal!)

590

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 28 ounces, weight Can Tomatoes With Juice, 1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil, 1/2 teaspoons Oregano, 1/2 teaspoons Salt And Pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Crowd Pleasin Baked Ziti falls under the General 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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Crowd Pleasin Baked Ziti

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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