Vegetarian Baked Ziti Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Baked Ziti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1 lb rigatoni pasta or 1 lb penne; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes; 1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1/3 cup parsley, chopped; 1/2 tablespoon dried basil (or 1/4 cup fresh, shredded); 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano; black pepper, freshly ground; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1 1 lb rigatoni pasta or 1 lb penne
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 cup parsley, chopped
1/2 tablespoon dried basil (or 1/4 cup fresh, shredded)
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup breadcrumbs

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["Cook the ziti to just before al dente.", "Coat a 9'x12"" baking dish with olive oil. Set aside.", "In a skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the onion until translucent.", "Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Don't let the garlic brown.", "Crush the tomatoes with your hands and add to the skillet. Add in the juice from the can.", "Cook for 3-5 minutes.", "In a large bowl mix the ricotta and mozarella cheeses.", "Add the parsley, basil, oregano, salt, red pepper, a few grinds of pepper, and mix.", "Add the tomato-onion mixture and mix well.", "When the ziti is drained add to the cheese mixture and toss well to coat the pasta.", "Spoon the mixture into the baking dish.", "Sprinkle the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese on top of the pasta.", "Bake at 400F for 20-30 minutes, or until lightly browned.", "Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving."]

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1 lb rigatoni pasta or 1 lb penne, 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Baked 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.

Vegetarian Baked Ziti

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