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Baked Ziti - classic Italian American comfort food of pasta baked with sausage, tomato sauce and all kinds of gooey, yummy cheeses. Baked Ziti is a classic baked pasta dish. It's basically some kind of tomato or meat sauce baked in a dish with some kind of cheese and, of course, ziti noodles—unless you're me. Baked Ziti is so much more than just a Bolognese pasta bake….
Baked Ziti is one of the most well liked of recent trending meals in the world. It is easy, it’s quick, it tastes delicious. It’s appreciated by millions daily. Baked Ziti is something which I’ve loved my whole life. They’re nice and they look wonderful.
To begin with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook baked ziti using 15 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Baked Ziti:
- Take 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- Make ready 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
- Prepare 1 whole Large Onion, Diced
- Take 1 pound Italian Sausage
- Prepare 1 pound Ground Beef
- Take 1 can (28 Oz.) Size) Whole Tomatoes, With Juice
- Get 2 cans (14.5 Ounce) Tomato Sauce Or Marinara Sauce
- Prepare 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- Make ready 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- Get to taste Salt And Pepper,
- Take 16 ounces, of any pasta you'd like Cooked Until Not Quite Al Dente
- Make ready 1 tub (15 Oz.) Size) Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
- Get 1-1/2 pound Mozzarella Cheese, Grated
- Get 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Take 1 whole Egg
The thing that ricotta adds to a baked ziti is creaminess. The best recipe for baked ziti casserole. Cook the ziti until not quite al dente. Baked Ziti Is Lasagna's Chill, Laid-Back Cousin.
Instructions to make Baked Ziti:
- Preheat oven at 375 Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and saute for several minutes, or until starting to soften. Add Italian sausage and ground beef and cook until browned. Drain off fat, leaving a bit behind for flavor and moisture.
- Add tomatoes, tomato juice, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. After that time, remove 3 to 4 cups of the sauce to a different bowl to cool down.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, 2 cups of the grated mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, and salt and pepper. Stir together just a couple of times (do not mix completely).
- Drain the pasta and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking and cool it down. Pour it into the bowl with the cheese mixture and toss to slightly combine (there should still be large lumps.) Add the cooled meat sauce and toss to combine.
- Add half the coated pasta to a large casserole dish or lasagna dish. Spoon half of the remaining sauce over the top, then top with half the remaining mozzarella cheese. Repeat with another layer of the coated pasta, the sauce, and the mozzarella.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbling. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Cook the ziti until not quite al dente. Baked Ziti Is Lasagna's Chill, Laid-Back Cousin. Lasagna and baked ziti share a lot of the same ingredients, but I find that baked ziti is a lot easier to throw together and serve. This easy baked ziti recipe is made with homemade marinara sauce, creamy ricotta, basil, and lots of mozzarella cheese! I turn to this easy baked ziti recipe anytime I'm serving a crowd.
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