Baked Ziti is one of my favorite foods and is also one of the first recipes I learned how to cook. You can use your favorite pasta and your favorite tomato sauce. I like to experiment with the recipe and will sometimes include fresh or dried herbs (basil, oregano, and parsley all work well), Parmesan cheese, and even canned diced tomatoes. I like to serve this dish with a salad and a fresh loaf of Italian bread.
Three Cheese Baked Ziti
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| Prep time | 20 minutes |
| Cook time | 30 minutes |
| Total time | 50 minutes |
| Allergy | Egg, Wheat |
| Meal type | Main Dish |
| Misc | Serve Hot |
Ingredients
- 1 box Ziti
- 1 jar Tomato Sauce
- 1 Egg
- 15oz Ricotta Cheese
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- dash Nutmeg
- dash Pepper
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. | |
| Step 3 | |
| In an oven safe bowl mix the tomato sauce, egg, and ricotta cheese. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Add the garlic, nutmeg, and pepper, mix well. | |
| Step 5 | |
| Stir in one cup of mozzarella cheese and one cup of cheddar cheese. Reserve the remaining cheese for the topping. | |
| Step 6 | |
| Add the ziti and stir until coated. | |
| Step 7 | |
| Top with the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. | |
| Step 8 | |
| Bake for 30 minutes. | |
I am a musician and lifelong crafter. When I'm not playing flute or piccolo I am often reading, crocheting, knitting, or making my own jewelry. I am always looking for new techniques to learn and interesting patterns to try.
