Catering Package 2 Recipe
Family-style service with a choice of two main dishes.
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Ingredients
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Main Dishes
Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Marinade
Baked Ziti Ingredients
Method
Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, mix together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Marinate the Chicken
Place the chicken pieces in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Baked Ziti
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the ziti pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well.
Assemble the Baked Ziti
In a large baking tray, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce at the bottom. Layer half of the cooked ziti on top of the sauce, then spread half of the cheese mixture over the pasta. Repeat the layers with the remaining ziti, marinara sauce, and cheese mixture.
Top with Cheese
Finish by topping the assembled ziti with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cover the baking tray with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.