Baked Ziti Casserole
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
Sauce:
1/4 c olive oil or salad oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 can (28 oz) crushed Italian tomatoes
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
2 T chopped parsley
1 T salt
1 T sugar
1 t basil
1 t dried oregano leaves
1/4 t pepper
1 lb ziti
3 T grated Parmesan cheese
Cheese Filling:
2 containers (15 oz each) ricotta cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pkg (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 eggs
1 T chopped parsley
1 t salt
1/4 t pepperRecipe
In 6-qt kettle, saute garlic until lightly browned. Add undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, 1 1/2 cups water, parsley, salt, sugar, oregano, basil and pepper. Mix well, bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, one hour.
Preheat oven to 350�F. Cook ziti as package directs. In large bowl, combine cheeses, eggs, parsley, salt and pepper. Beat with wooden spoon until blended. Spoon a little tomato sauce in 5-quart(9x13) greased casserole. Layer a third of the ziti, cheese mixture, sauce, sprinkle with a little Parmesan cheese, repeat twice. Bake uncovered 45 minutes, or until bubbling in center.
Note: If desired, make casserole ahead and refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator while preheating oven. Bake 60 minutes or until heated through.
Posted by: arelabs: This is good and easy, too. Arlene
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