How to Make a Killer Baked Ziti

How to Make a Killer Baked Ziti

How to Make a Killer Baked Ziti

All the flavor, tastes, and comfort of lasagna with half the work

INGREDIENTS

• 2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Organic Onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
• 3 Cloves Organic Garlic, finely chopped
• 5 Cups Marinara Sauce (about 46 ounces)
• 1–2 teaspoons Sea Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound dried ziti or penne pasta
• 1 Cup Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
• 1 Organic Egg
• 1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 8 oz Freshly Grated Whole Milk Organic Mozzarella Cheese
• 8–12 slices Provolone cheese from the deli counter

INSTRUCTIONS

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• In a large skillet over medium high heat, add 2 Tablespoons of oil and saute the onion 1-2 minutes until soft.  Add the garlic and season with salt and pepper, cook another minute.
• Add the marinara sauce and heat until hot.
• Meanwhile add the pasta to rapidly simmering, NOT BOILING, water and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 6 minutes or until al dente with a little bite left in it.
• As the pasta is cooking, in a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of sugar if desired.
• Pour a Tablespoon or 2 of olive oil in the bottom of a 9×13 pan and coat.
• Drain the pasta and pour in  HALF the pasta and add HALF the sauce.  Stir to combine.
• Put dollops of ricotta cheese on top of the pasta.  Top it with 4-6 slices of Provolone cheese, then HALF the mozzarella cheese.
• Repeat with the remaining pasta, sauce, ricotta cheese and cheeses ensuring all the pasta is thoroughly covered in sauce.
• Top with fresh Parmesan cheese and bake UNCOVERED at 375 for 30 minutes.  Pop the ziti under the broiler for a few minutes at the end to get a nice brown bubbly cheese.

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