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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 porcij
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 450 g ziti pasta uncooked; 1 žlica olive oil; 1 kos yellow onion finely chopped; 3 strok garlic minced; 800 g crushed tomatoes canned; 2 žlica tomato paste; 1 žlička dried oregano; 1 žlička dried basil; 0,5 žlička salt; 0,25 žlička black pepper freshly ground; 425 g ricotta cheese part-skim; 240 g mozzarella cheese shredded; 60 g parmesan cheese grated; 1 kos egg large; 2 žlica 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.

Izvirni recept avtorja Forkin

Skupni čas: 1 h 15 min
Porcije: 6
Zahtevnost: Srednje

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Priprava

Sestavine

450 gziti pasta, uncooked
1 žlicaolive oil
1 kosyellow onion, finely chopped
3 strokgarlic, minced
800 gcrushed tomatoes, canned
2 žlicatomato paste
1 žličkadried oregano
1 žličkadried basil
0,5 žličkasalt
0,25 žličkablack pepper, freshly ground
425 gricotta cheese, part-skim
240 gmozzarella cheese, shredded
60 gparmesan cheese, grated
1 kosegg, large
2 žlicafresh parsley, chopped

Oprema

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

Postopek

Korak za korakom

1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Približno 5 min
2
Cook the ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain well and set aside.
Približno 10 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 1 min
4
Add the yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Približno 5 min
5
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 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.
Približno 15 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 3 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well combined.
9
Add the cooked ziti pasta to the tomato sauce and toss to coat evenly.
Približno 2 min
10
Spread half of the pasta mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Ensure an even layer for consistent baking.
11
Dollop spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture over the pasta layer.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: Distribute evenly for cheesy goodness in every bite.
12
Cover with the remaining pasta mixture.
Približno 1 min
13
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheeses over the top.
Približno 1 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 25 min
Kuharjeva opomba: 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.
Približno 10 min
Kuharjeva opomba: This allows the casserole to set, making it easier to serve.

Pravilno shranjevanje

Shranjevanje

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

Pogrevanje

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