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Baked Ziti

Name: Baked Ziti
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 porții
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 450 g ziti pasta uncooked; 1 lingură olive oil; 1 buc. yellow onion finely chopped; 3 cățel garlic minced; 800 g crushed tomatoes canned; 2 lingură tomato paste; 1 linguriță dried oregano; 1 linguriță dried basil; 0,5 linguriță salt; 0,25 linguriță black pepper freshly ground; 425 g ricotta cheese part-skim; 240 g mozzarella cheese shredded; 60 g parmesan cheese grated; 1 buc. egg large; 2 lingură fresh parsley chopped

A classic comforting pasta dish featuring ziti baked with a rich tomato sauce and a creamy, cheesy filling. This vegetarian casserole is perfect for a satisfying family meal.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 1 oră 15 min.
Porții: 6
Dificultate: Medie

Informații despre alergeni: poate conține ouă și lapte. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

450 gziti pasta, uncooked
1 lingurăolive oil
1 buc.yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cățelgarlic, minced
800 gcrushed tomatoes, canned
2 lingurătomato paste
1 lingurițădried oregano
1 lingurițădried basil
0,5 lingurițăsalt
0,25 lingurițăblack pepper, freshly ground
425 gricotta cheese, part-skim
240 gmozzarella cheese, shredded
60 gparmesan cheese, grated
1 buc.egg, large
2 lingurăfresh parsley, chopped

Ustensile

large bowl · large pot · dutch oven · spoon · 9x13 inch baking dish

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Aproximativ 5 min.
2
Cook the ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain well and set aside.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: Do not overcook the pasta as it will bake further in the oven.
3
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Aproximativ 1 min.
4
Add the yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Aproximativ 5 min.
5
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
6
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, then add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper.
Aproximativ 1 min.
7
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Aproximativ 15 min.
Nota bucătarului: The longer the sauce simmers, the richer the flavor.
8
In a separate large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, half of the parmesan cheese, the egg, and the fresh parsley.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
9
Add the cooked ziti pasta to the tomato sauce and toss to coat evenly.
Aproximativ 2 min.
10
Spread half of the pasta mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: Ensure an even layer for consistent baking.
11
Dollop spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture over the pasta layer.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: Distribute evenly for cheesy goodness in every bite.
12
Cover with the remaining pasta mixture.
Aproximativ 1 min.
13
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses over the top.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: This will create a beautiful golden crust.
14
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the sauce is heated through.
Aproximativ 25 min.
Nota bucătarului: If the top browns too quickly, you can loosely cover it with foil.
15
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Aproximativ 10 min.
Nota bucătarului: This allows the casserole to set, making it easier to serve.

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Păstrare

Store leftover baked ziti in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

Reheat individual portions in the microwave or a larger portion in the oven until warmed through.