Meals Matter

Baked Ziti

Contributed By: ajmorgera
Food Network

Ingredients

1 lb. Dried ziti pasta

Sprinkle of salt

3 1/2 cups Marinara sauce

1/2 cup Grated parmesan, divided

1/4 Pecorino - romano cheese

1 lb. Fresh mozzerella, 1/2 cut into cubes and 1/2 thinly sliced

Fresh ground pepper

Pinch of crushed red pepper

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bring large pot of water to a boil; salt generously. Add pasta and boil until tender but slightly firm (al dente). Drain.

In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta with marinara sauce, 1/4 cup of parmesan, the pecorino, and cubed mozzerella pieces. Season with black pepper and red pepper to taste. Mix until well combined. Transfer the pasta to an oiled 9x13 baking dish. Cover top of pasta with sliced mozzerella. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan. Bake until lightly browned and hot, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: Italian
Special Features: Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Meal Type: Entree