Ziti baked my way

12 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Ziti or Mostaccioli Pasta;, cooked and drained
3 pounds Ricotta (low-fat)
1⅓ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
2 (32 oz) Jars Spaghetti Sauce
OR:
2 quarts Italian Homemade Sauce

Directions

THIS IS VERY SIMPLE TO MAKE AND DO THE NIGHT BEFORE Cook the ziti or mostaccioli pasta until al dente. Drain.

In a large roasting dish, spread a thin layer of sauce over the bottom. Sprinkle with ⅓ of the Parmesan cheese. Soften the ricotta cheese in Microwave by cooking on LOW (30%) for about 1-½ to 2 minutes.

Layer with half each of ziti, ricotta cheese, sauce, and half of remaining Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Bake in a preheated 350F.

degree oven for approximately 1 hour. Let stand for ½ hour before serving. NOTE: If making the night before, cover with plastic wrap.

DO NOT COVER WITH FOIL if dish is to be stored as the tomato mixture reacts against the foil.

NOTE: Remove plastic wrap and cover with foil before baking.

Deidre Anne Penrod, Prodigy Food & Wine Board

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