BAKED ZITI WITH SPECIAL TOMATO SAUCE
This sauce has a secret ingredient, grape or currant jelly, that's right, jelly! I use the unsweetened kind, I find the fruit takes the acidity out of the tomatoes.
Provided by Manami
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h8m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- QUICK TOMATO SAUCE:
- Make this first; heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the sausages until begining to brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add the onion and garlic, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes more.
- Add the tomatoes, thyme and jelly or preserves and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Remove and sicard the sprig of thyme.
- Stir in the seasoning and season with pepper, to taste.
- Use now or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 dayse or freeze up to 2 months. The yield is 5 cups.
- ZITI:.
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Cook the ziti according to pkg directions.
- Drain.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, cubed mozzarella, half of the Parmesan cheese, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Transfer the pasta to an oiled 9x13" baking dish.
- Cover the top of the pasta with the sliced mozzarella, and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
- Bake until lightly browned and hot, about 30 minutes.
- Serve at once.
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Ashley Revouls
ashley.r26@hotmail.comThis recipe was just okay. I've had better baked ziti before.
Gabar Israel
i_gabar@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my ziti came out dry. I'm not sure why.
Cedric Mukasa
cedric-m@gmail.comThis recipe was too cheesy for my taste. I think I'll use less cheese next time.
Sandaya Sepalika
s.sepalika52@gmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out bland. I think I might have added too much water.
Abdulwahab khan
a-k49@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The special tomato sauce is amazing.
Paris Darnell
p.darnell97@gmail.comI made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Alen Nyosh
alen-n1@yahoo.comThis is the best baked ziti recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and delicious.
felix ogo-oluwa
o_felix50@gmail.comI'm not a fan of ricotta cheese, but I loved it in this recipe. It added a nice creaminess to the dish.
Julian Dickson
juliand49@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd pleaser.
Alrael Blocker
alrael-b98@gmail.comI love how cheesy this dish is. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.
Franklin Ochiagha
ofranklin@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so good that I could drink it.
Chris Rauner
chrisrauner57@aol.comThe special tomato sauce is what really makes this dish. It's so flavorful and rich. I could eat it on anything.
Ando Emeh
e.a@yahoo.comThis was so easy to make and it turned out great! I used whole wheat ziti and it was still delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
dhanwantari pharmacy
dhanwantari.p50@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of ziti, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of the special tomato sauce and the cheese was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rocky Wedge
rocky-w@yahoo.comThis baked ziti recipe was a hit with my family! The special tomato sauce was flavorful and delicious, and the ziti was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.