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Baked Pasta Casserole




Source of Recipe


meals.com






List of Ingredients



• 1 lb ziti pasta
  
• 3 T Parmesan cheese, grated
  
• 32 oz ricotta cheese
  
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  
• 1 T minced fresh parsley
  
• 1/2 tsp pepper
  
• 1/4 cup olive oil
  
• 3 onions, finely chopped
  
• 4 garlic cloves
  
• 28 oz whole tomatoes
  
• 6 oz tomato paste
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1 T honey
  
• 1 tsp dried oregano
  
• 1 tsp basil
  
• 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  






Instructions



1. For sauce: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute the garlic and onions until golden, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, crushing with a fork, tomato paste, salt, pepper, honey, dried oregano, and basil. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour, stirring constantly. Set aside and keep warm.
   
2. For cheese layer: In a large bowl mix together 3 T Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, parsley, and 1/4 tsp pepper; set aside.
   
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
   
4. Cook the pasta according to package directions.
   
5. Spread a small amount of the sauce in the bottom of a 4 quart casserole. Top with 1/3 of the drained ziti, 1/3 of the cheese mixture and 1/3 of the remaining sauce. Repeat the layers.
   
6. Top with 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese and bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
   






Final Comments


Serves 12.