Baked Ziti Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Sauce
Cheese Mixture
Topping
Method
Prepare the Pasta
- 1
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the ziti pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
- 2
Make the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Prepare the Cheese Mixture
- 3
Mix the Cheese
In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, grated parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
Assemble the Ziti
- 4
Layer the Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large baking dish, spread a thin layer of the sauce on the bottom. Add half of the cooked ziti, followed by half of the cheese mixture, and half of the sauce. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining sauce.
Add Toppings
- 5
Top with Mozzarella
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the assembled ziti.
Bake
- 6
Bake the Ziti
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
