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Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Baked Ziti

2 pounds Ziti pasta, uncooked

2 pounds Ricotta cheese
3 ounces grated Romano cheese
3 cups tomato sauce
½ teaspoon black pepper
1½ pounds shredded Mozzarella cheese


Cook Ziti according to package directions - 12 to 14 minutes until al dente stirring often.

  • After cooking, drain ziti well, but DO NOT RINSE OFF UNDER WATER!

While Ziti is cooking preheat oven to 350°F.

Combine ricotta, Romano, tomato sauce (reserve ¼ cups) and pepper in large mixing bowl.

1. Gently combine cooked ziti with cheese/sauce mixture.

2. In a 13"x9"x2" pan, spread the ¼ cup reserved sauce.

3. Add ziti and top with mozzarella cheese.

4. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake until mozzarella is thoroughly melted (about 12-15 minutes).

Serve with garlic bread and additional sauce if desired.

If you are a pasta lover try this simple but yummy recipe and it will surely make your day.

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