BAKED ZITI WITH CRUNCHY ITALIAN SALAD AND GARLIC BREAD

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The classic Italian supper comes together remarkably quickly -- garlic bread bakes alongside the ziti, and a green salad is tossed in mere minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 ounces ziti rigate (ridged) or other short pasta
1 cup part-skim ricotta
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
1 jar (24 to 26 ounces) best-quality tomato sauce (about 3 1/2 cups)
1/2 loaf italian bread (5 ounces)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 head Belgian endive, stem end trimmed, thinly sliced
2 bunches arugula (3 1/2 ounces total), thick stems removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, according to package instructions; drain and reserve.
  • In a small bowl, combine ricotta, egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan, and half the mozzarella; season with salt and pepper.
  • In the bottom of a shallow 2-quart casserole dish, spread half the tomato sauce. Top with ziti, then ricotta mixture and remaining sauce. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan and remaining mozzarella. Place casserole on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake until top is browned and sauce is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare garlic bread: Make deep, even cuts into the bread, about 1/2 inch apart, without cutting through the bottom. In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Brush garlic butter between cuts in bread. Wrap bread loosely in aluminum foil, and bake with ziti during last 10 minutes of baking.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar and oil; season with salt and pepper. Add endive and arugula, and toss to coat. Serve baked ziti with salad and garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 735 g, Fat 30 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 36 g

Katherine Hicks
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I made this baked ziti for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Anup Debnath
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This is a great recipe for baked ziti. The sauce is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


Brittany Cathey
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I made this baked ziti for my family and they loved it. The sauce was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Md jahid Hasan Jahid
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This is the best baked ziti I've ever had. The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


Venassata Gomez
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I made this baked ziti for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Mdaftab Hussein
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This is a great recipe for baked ziti. The sauce is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


Inocent Heart
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I made this baked ziti for my family and they loved it. The sauce was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


William lasecki
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This is the best baked ziti I've ever had. The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


Car Lover
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I made this baked ziti for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Diane Spurlock
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This is a great recipe for baked ziti. The sauce is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


ALBERT CHAVEZ
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I made this baked ziti for my family and they loved it. The sauce was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Kristoff Senillo
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This is the best baked ziti I've ever had. The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


Akif It
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Renee Bgy
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I made this baked ziti for my family and they loved it. The sauce was delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sabir Iqbal
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This is the best baked ziti I've ever had. The sauce is so flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


sumba salome
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Faizan Atik
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I've made this baked ziti several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of pasta, cheese, and sauce is irresistible. I highly recommend this recipe.


Markel Moore
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This was my first time making baked ziti, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I especially loved the crunchy Italian salad that was served with it.


ojukwu Somto
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I'm not a huge fan of Italian food, but this baked ziti was surprisingly good. The pasta was al dente and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal.


Md wadi Sohan
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This baked ziti was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.