Name: Baked Ziti (Standard)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound Ziti pasta; 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes; 1/2 cup Tomato paste; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 1/2 tsp Dried basil; 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Sugar; 15 ounces Ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large Egg; 1/4 cup Chopped parsley; 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese

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A comforting and easy-to-make baked ziti, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This recipe uses simple ingredients and is a family favorite.

Total 1h 15m

Serves 6

Steps 8

Ingredients 16

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Pasta
1 pound 450 g Ziti pasta
Sauce
28 ounces 800 g Crushed tomatoes
cup 120 mL Tomato paste
2 cloves 6 g Garlic-minced
1 tsp 5 mL Dried oregano
tsp 2.5 mL Dried basil
tsp 1.25 mL Red pepper flakes
1 tbsp 15 mL Olive oil
1 tsp 5 mL Sugar
Salt To taste
Pepper To taste
Cheese Filling
15 ounces 425 g Ricotta cheese
cup 120 mL Grated Parmesan cheese
1 large 50 g Egg
cup 60 mL Chopped parsley
Topping
2 cups 200 g Shredded mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce: Heat Olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add Garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in Crushed tomatoes, Tomato paste, Oregano, Basil, Red pepper flakes, Sugar, Salt, and Pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Prepare the Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, combine Ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Egg, and Parsley. Mix well.
Combine the cooked Pasta with the Sauce.
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of Sauce. Add half of the Pasta mixture, then spread the Cheese Filling evenly over the Pasta. Top with the remaining Pasta and Sauce.
Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.