BAKED ZITI PROVENCAL

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A cheesy baked pasta gets the addition of artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and olives for a French twist.

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
One 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
One 15-ounce can plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
1 sprig fresh basil, plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh ricotta
1 pound dried ziti
10 ounces jarred or frozen artichoke hearts (thawed)
1 cup sliced jarred roasted red peppers
1/2 cup pitted nicoise or Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup grated Parmesan or ricotta salata
1 1/2 cups shredded provolone

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add both cans of the tomatoes and 1 cup of water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat slightly, add the basil sprig and simmer rapidly, uncovered, until thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the basil and stir in the ricotta. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the ziti in the water until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the package directions specifies. Drain the pasta and transfer it to a large bowl.
  • Add the tomato sauce, the chopped basil, artichokes, peppers, olives, the mozzarella and half of the Parmesan to the bowl and stir well to combine. Transfer the pasta to a 3- to 4-quart baking dish and top with the provolone and the remaining Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until browned, about 15 minutes. Let the pasta rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
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Benjamin Ngao
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This dish looks amazing! I'm definitely going to try it next time I have guests over.


Migah Tiktok
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I'm allergic to eggplant, so I'm wondering if I can substitute another vegetable in this recipe.


Tonya Kilgore
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I'm always looking for new vegetarian dishes to try. This dish looks delicious and I can't wait to make it!


mr maz
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler dishes that don't require a lot of ingredients.


attitude GamingYT
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The eggplant was a bit tough and the flavors were bland.


Breanna Grubb
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some zucchini and mushrooms that I had in my fridge and it turned out great!


Ahandu Samuel
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this dish! The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Patrick Mumba
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Daisy clements
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the pasta was cooked perfectly.


Osborn Athman
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Baked Ziti Provencal is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of flavors is amazing, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!