Ziti al Telefono Recipe

Name: Ziti al Telefono
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups basic tomato sauce, recipe follows; 2 medium round tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 bunch basil leaves, stems removed, to yield 1/4 cup; 1 pound ziti pasta; 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 1 Spanish onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 3 ounces virgin olive oil; 4 tablespoons fresh thyme (or 2 tablespoons dried); 1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded; 2 28 -ounce cans of tomatoes, crushed and mixed well with their juices; Salt, to taste

Servings: persons

2 cups basic tomato sauce, recipe follows
2 medium round tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 bunch basil leaves, stems removed, to yield 1/4 cup
1 pound ziti pasta
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 Spanish onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3 ounces virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh thyme (or 2 tablespoons dried)
1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded
2 28 -ounce cans of tomatoes, crushed and mixed well with their juices
Salt, to taste

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["Place 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt", "In a 12 to 14-inch saute pan, place tomato sauce and tomatoes and bring to a boil.", "Lower heat to simmer and add basil leaves without stirring.", "Cook pasta according to package instructions, until just short of ""al dente"".", "Drain in colander and toss into pan with tomatoes and basil.", "Add mozzarella pieces and toss over medium heat until cheese is just melting.", "Pour into warm bowls and serve immediately.", "Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium heat until translucent, but not brown (about 10 minutes).", "Add the thyme and carrot and cook 5 minutes more.", "Add the tomatoes.", "Bring to a boil, lower the heat to just bubbling, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.", "Season with salt to taste.", "Serve immediately, or set aside for further use.", "Thesauce may be refrigerated for up to one week or frozen for up to 6 months.", "Yield: 6 cups"]

844

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

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.

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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 cups basic tomato sauce, recipe follows, 2 medium round tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch cubes, 1 bunch basil leaves, stems removed, to yield 1/4 cup, 1 pound ziti pasta, and more.

Yes, Ziti al Telefono 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.

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Ziti al Telefono

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