30-60 mins
Make-Ahead
Over 1 hour
Quick & Easy
Under 15 mins
Under 30 mins
Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Ziti Fritta
Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Ziti Fritta
Copycat Olive Garden Stuffed Ziti Fritta
⏱1h 30m
👥6
🔥650 cal
Medium
🍽️Italian
A classic, comforting dish featuring ziti pasta stuffed with a ricotta cheese mixture, breaded, and fried to golden perfection. This version uses readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques.
A classic, comforting dish featuring ziti pasta stuffed with a ricotta cheese mixture, breaded, and fried to golden perfection. This version uses readily available ingredients and straightforward techniques.
Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
Prepare Ricotta Filling: In a bowl, combine all Ricotta Filling ingredients. Mix well.
Prepare Sauce: In a saucepan, combine all Sauce ingredients. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stuff Ziti: Fill each ziti tube with the Ricotta Filling. This can be done using a small spoon or piping bag.
Prepare Breading Station: Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with Italian breadcrumbs.
Bread Ziti: Dredge each stuffed ziti in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
Fry Ziti: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry stuffed ziti in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Serve: Serve immediately with warm Sauce.
Ingredients
6
1 pound454 gZiti pasta
15 ounces425 gRicotta cheese
1/2 cup120 mLGrated Parmesan cheese
11Egg
1/4 cup60 mLChopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon2.5 mLSalt
1/4 teaspoon1.25 mLBlack pepper
28 ounces794 gCrushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon5 mLDried oregano
1/2 teaspoon2.5 mLDried basil
1/4 teaspoon1.25 mLGarlic powder
1/4 teaspoon1.25 mLSalt
1/8 teaspoon0.625 mLBlack pepper
1 cup120 gAll-purpose flour
22Eggs-beaten
2 cups240 gItalian breadcrumbs
Vegetable oilAs needed-for frying
Equipment
Large pot
Mixing bowls
Saucepan
Shallow dishes
Large skillet
Slotted spoon
Instructions
Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
Prepare Ricotta Filling: In a bowl, combine all Ricotta Filling ingredients. Mix well.
Prepare Sauce: In a saucepan, combine all Sauce ingredients. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stuff Ziti: Fill each ziti tube with the Ricotta Filling. This can be done using a small spoon or piping bag.
Prepare Breading Station: Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with Italian breadcrumbs.
Bread Ziti: Dredge each stuffed ziti in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
Fry Ziti: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry stuffed ziti in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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