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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 350ºF. 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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