This is a comforting pasta meal. I'm Tess
and tonight I'm making a baked ziti casserole.
Get ready for some good pasta
cheesy goodness.
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There are several ways you can make
baked ziti but tonight I'm making it
like a lasagna where I layer the
ingredients. You can also mix the ricotta
cheese in with the ziti and sauce
before baking. I've also used cottage
cheese or a combo of ricotta and cottage
cheese. This recipe is just a guide and I
usually make it with what ingredients I
have on hand and need to use. As far as
the sauce you can make it with or
without meat and with any veggies or
spices that you like. You can also use
your favorite brand jarred sauce. Tonight
I'm making my meat sauce that I use for
spaghetti and I'll leave a link for that
video recipe here and also in the show
more section below.
Just a reminder that you'll be able to
find this recipe, the list of ingredients
and much more in the show more section
below. I've also included links where you
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I cooked my ziti just a couple minutes
shy of being done because it'll finish
cooking in the oven. Once my sauce is
done I'm adding in the ziti and giving
it a good toss.
For the cheese layer I have some ricotta
cheese and I'm adding in one egg, salt,
black pepper, parsley, and if you have
fresh that is the best, garlic and onion powder.
Also adding in some mozzarella
cheese. You can also use Parmesan cheese.
Giving that a good mix.
And now I'm ready to put this casserole together!
I have my oven preheating to
350 degrees Fahrenheit. First I'm adding
in a layer of ziti and sauce, about half
of what I have. This sauce will help coat
the bottom and prevent any sticking. Just
leveling out. The next layer is the
ricotta cheese mixture and I'm using it
all. I put some spoonfuls on top and I'm
gently spreading out over the top. Just
take your time there's no right or wrong
here, just do the best you can.
Now I'm adding on the shredded cheese.
I'm using a combo of mozzarella and
sharp cheddar. This is another layer that
you can use what you have. I usually have
Parmesan cheese but didn't have any. In
the past I've used all cheddar or even
Velveeta is good. On goes the other half
of the ziti and sauce and leveling out.
Finally, you guessed it... more cheese!
Baking at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30
to 40 minutes.
And this is the baked ziti right out of
the oven and it is smelling so good!
The cheese is nice and bubbly. Going to let
this cool for about 10 to 15 minutes
because it is piping hot. This baked ziti
casserole is easy to make and it'll feed
a hungry family. Lots of flavor and
cheesy goodness. Serving tonight with a
side of Amish cucumbers and onions and
some toasted garlic bread. I hope you make
this baked ziti casserole a try and
enjoy.
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