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Amazing Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti
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It’s rare for me to make baked pasta; we generally eat a little lighter fare. But now and then, we’re in the mood for something savoury. Usually, I would follow the Pioneer Woman’s recipe for this Italian baked ziti, but I knew I could make a version of my own, and I was so tickled I gave it a whirl.

I wanted to kick the cheese up a notch (or ten), and it paid off. Three kinds of cheese and heavy cream blended in ooey-gooey perfection is just what a weekend needs. Plus, I had a little extra time on my hands today, so I decided to make a more proper sauce as the base rather than jarred sauce for this baked ziti.

Baked Ziti

Amazing Baked Ziti

Gretel ShawGretel Shaw
Baked ziti is a classic Italian comfort food you can make when you want something quick yet filling. Check out the very easy recipe here.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 15 mins
Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 1007 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • Glass Bowl Of Olive Oil Isolated On White Background¼ cup olive oil
  • Ripe Yellow Onion On A White Background1 large yellow onion - finely chopped
  • Garlic3 cloves garlic - pressed or minced
  • Wooden Bowl Of Salt1 dash salt
  • Ground Black Pepper Pile, Paths, Top1 dash ground black pepper
  • Raw Meat Mince1 pound ground beef (minced beef)
  • Spoon With Tomato Paste Isolated On White Background1 can tomato paste
  • Tomatoes28 ounces tomatoes - in juice and peeled
  • Dried Chili Pepper Flakes In Wooden Bowl Over White3 dashes red pepper flakes
  • Fresh Ricotta Cheese15 ounces Ricotta cheese
  • Bowl Of Cream½ cup heavy cream (also called thickened cream)
  • Parmesan Cheese½ cup Parmesan cheese - grated
  •  
    1 pound dry ziti pasta
  • Mozzarella Cheese Isolated On White Background1 pound Mozzarella cheese - cut into pieces
  • Parsley On White Background1 tablespoon parsley
  • Parmesan Cheese½ cup Parmesan cheese - grated

Instructions
 

Base Sauce Instructions

  • Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  • Add the finely chopped yellow onion and pressed or minced garlic. Top with a couple cranks of freshly cracked salt and pepper.
  • Add the meat (or don’t, it’s yummy with or without).
  • Cook until your onion is translucent and the meat is cooked for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and mix thoroughly. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Hopefully, you’ve already crushed your tomatoes with the flat of your knife. Add your crushed tomatoes and all of their sauce/juice and stir completely.
  • Season again with salt and pepper and add the red pepper flakes.
  • Bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit as the sauce cooks.

Filling Instructions

  • Combine the 15 ounces of ricotta, 1/2 cup of heavy cream, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Pasta Instructions

  • It’s perfection if you cook the pasta just south of al dente. We want it undercooked slightly since it will bake in the oven more.
  • Ladle 1 cup of pasta water into a measuring cup, then strain the ziti and rinse with cool water. Set aside until the sauce is ready.
  • Once your base sauce is done, stir in the 1 cup of pasta water you just reserved.
  • Place those yummy noodles in a large bowl and add 2 cups of the sauce. Stir it up to coat the pasta evenly.
  • Spoon sauce on the bottom of a 3-quart baking dish.
  • Layer ziti, sauce and mozzarella in thirds. With two layers of ricotta.
  • Scatter 1/3 of the mozzarella pieces.
  • Layer 1/3 of the pasta.
  • Dollop the other half of the ricotta mixture.
  • Scatter 1/3 of the mozzarella.
  • Add the remaining 1/3 of noodles.
  • Spread the last third of the sauce.
  • Artfully scatter the remaining 1/3 of mozzarella.
  • Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 30 minutes until the edges are golden and bubbling.

Nutrition

Calories: 1007kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 60gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 171mgSodium: 1126mgPotassium: 1256mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2854IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 958mgIron: 5mg
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