Ingredients for Authentic Baked Ziti
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound sweet italian sausage
- Hot Italian Sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- Fresh Thyme
- Fresh Basil
- 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
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How to Make Authentic Baked Ziti
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook ziti according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, fresh basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked ziti to the ricotta mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour half of the tomato sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Spread the ziti mixture evenly over the sauce.
- Top with the remaining tomato sauce and sliced fresh mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
73 g
Sugar
41g
Fat
89g
Carbs
24g
