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    Baked Ziti Casserole


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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 pepper

    Recipe



    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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