posted by RisaG 08-11-100 5:54 PM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Baked Ziti
Recipe By : Naples at Table by Arthur Schwartz
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheese Pasta
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb. ziti
2 1/2 cups tomato sauce (to 3 cups)
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
8 oz. mozzarella cheese -- thinly sliced
10 basil leaves -- torn in small pieces
1 cup Parmesan cheese -- grated
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook the ziti in boiling salted water according to package directions, until it is almost tender enough to eat, about 2 minutes less than indicated.
While the pasta is cooking, blend 2 tbsp. tomato sauce into ricotta cheese. Spread about 3/4 cup of tomato sauce on bottom of 13x9" baking dish.
When the ziti is done, drain it well, toss with the ricotta mixture. Spread 1/2 of the pasta in the baking dish. Evenly spoon over 3/4 of tomato sauce. Cover with sliced mozzarella, basil and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Top with remaining pasta, tomato sauce and grated cheese. Bake for 45 minutes, until bubbling.
Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before cutting into portions. Serve hot.