Christmas Cheesy Easy Baked Ziti (Print Version)
Layers of pasta, tomato sauce, and cheese create a delicious centerpiece for family holiday gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 -
450 grams dried ziti pasta
→ Cheese
02 -
720 milliliters shredded mozzarella cheese
03 -
425 grams ricotta cheese
→ Sauce
04 -
680 milliliters tomato-based pasta sauce
# Instructions:
01 -
Set the oven to 175°C to preheat while preparing the components.
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Cook ziti pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot.
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In a spacious mixing bowl, blend together half the mozzarella, all ricotta, and the entire quantity of pasta sauce until evenly combined.
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Add cooked ziti into the cheese and sauce mixture. Toss well to ensure all noodles are coated evenly.
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Grease a large baking dish with nonstick spray. Transfer the mixed pasta into the dish and spread evenly. Distribute the remaining mozzarella cheese over the top.
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Place dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
# Notes:
01 -
Allow the baked ziti to rest for 5 minutes before serving to enhance slicing and flavor melding.