Baked Ziti With Thick Rich Meat Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Ziti With Thick Rich Meat Sauce

• Pasta Sauce With Meat
• Ziti Pasta
• Ricotta Cheese
• Mozzarella Cheese
• Parmesan Cheese
• Egg
• Dried Parsley
• Black Pepper

How to Make Baked Ziti With Thick Rich Meat Sauce

1. Prepare the meat sauce (recipe #256239) and keep it simmering on low heat.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. In a bowl, mix together the cheese mixture: [Specify cheese amounts and types in ingredients section].
4. In a separate bowl, gently combine the cooked ziti (undercook by 4 minutes) with 1/3 to 1/2 of the cheese mixture until creamy and well coated.
5. Spread 1 1/2 cups of meat sauce in the bottom of a 10x13 inch casserole dish.
6. Layer half of the pasta mixture over the sauce.
7. Spread half of the remaining cheese mixture evenly over the pasta.
8. Top with 2-3 cups of the meat sauce.
9. Add the remaining pasta mixture.
10. Spread the remaining 1 cup of meat sauce evenly over the top.
11. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
12. Finish with a generous layer of grated [Specify cheese type and amount in ingredients section].
13. Place a sheet of foil on the rack below the casserole dish to catch any spills.
14. Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through. If the top is browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
15. Let the baked ziti rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve the remaining simmering sauce on the side for extra indulgence.