Best 3 Fire Island Ziti For Two Recipes

For a delicious and romantic dinner for two, we've compiled a list of the best fire island ziti recipes for two people. From classic baked ziti with a rich tomato sauce to lighter versions with grilled vegetables or a creamy pesto sauce, you're sure to find a recipe that suits your taste and cooking skills.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

FIRE ISLAND ZITI

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"I've always been fascinated by Fire Island, and thought the name was fitting for this slightly spicy pasta dish." -Candace Reed, DeSoto, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 pounds plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces ziti or small tube pasta
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

Toss the tomatoes with 2 tablespoons oil, garlic and salt. Place cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Chop when cool enough to handle., Cook ziti according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 4 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage in remaining oil until no longer pink. Add pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes and heat through. , Drain ziti mixture; toss with sausage mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 25g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 1122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

FIRE ISLAND ZITI FOR TWO

Fire Island Ziti for Two image

I've always been fascinated by Fire Island and thought the name was fitting for this slightly spicy pasta dish. -Candace Reed, DeSoto, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces uncooked ziti
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
1/2 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Toss the tomatoes with 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and salt. Place cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Chop when cool enough to handle., Cook ziti according to package directions, adding broccoli during the last 4 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook sausage in remaining oil until no longer pink. Add pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes and heat through. , Drain ziti mixture; toss with sausage mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581 calories, Fat 30g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1339mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

BAKED ZITI

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This easy baked pasta dish is the perfect comfort food for any night of the week - and it's super kid-friendly. The sauce doesn't have to simmer for hours on the stovetop, thanks to all the flavor from the onion, garlic and the combination of both fresh and dried herbs. Hang onto some of the pasta water - an Italian grandmother secret - in case you need to thin the sauce out. The hot starchy water can loosen a pasta sauce without making it too watery - plus it is already seasoned. Pulling the pasta from the pot before it's completely cooked helps prevent it from becoming overcooked and mushy in the oven.

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, and minced
1 (29 to 32-ounce) can crushed red tomatoes in puree
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, plus about 6 small sprigs for garnish
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt
1 pound dried ziti pasta
1 cup (about 6 ounces) shredded mozzarella
1 cup (about 6 ounces) shredded Parmesan

Steps:

Heat canola oil in a saute pan over medium heat and add onion and garlic. Saute until the onions become translucent. Add tomatoes, parsley, basil, and Italian seasoning. Cover and let simmer about 25 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Bring a pot of water to boiling for the pasta. Add salt and pasta and boil until pasta is al dente - about 10 minutes.
Drain pasta well stir into pot of sauce. Transfer to a baking dish and top with cheeses. Bake until cheese is melted.

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. If possible, use organic produce and free-range meat.
Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, which means it should be tender but still have a slight bite to it.
Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the key ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that melts well. We recommend using a semi-hard cheese like mozzarella or cheddar.
Don't be afraid to experiment: This recipe is a great starting point, but you can feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. For example, you could add some cooked chicken or shrimp to the dish, or you could use a different type of cheese.

Conclusion:

Fire Island Ziti is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at a party or potluck. With its simple ingredients and flavorful sauce, Fire Island Ziti is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.