MAMMA MARIA'S BAKED ZITI (PASTA AL FORNO)
This baked ziti recipe is super hearty and filling. A great dinner if you're serving a crowd. The homemade sauce does not have the typical seasoning you expect in an Italian dish so it's slightly sweeter than what you'd expect in sauce. When combined with the savory cheese, the sweet sauce is a perfect combination. Diced...
Provided by Lin Kev
Categories Beef
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Start by making the sauce. In a big pot, heat oil. Add onions and cook until lightly browned.
- 2. Add tomato puree.
- 3. Use an empty sauce can and fill with water add to the sauce.
- 4. Cook sauce in medium heat for 10 minutes or so then add sugar, basil and stir, continue to cook the sauce for another 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
- 5. Preheat oven at 375 degrees F. Brown ground beef and drain fat.
- 6. Chop boiled eggs.
- 7. Cook pasta as directed; make it a little al dente. Drain pasta and put it back in the pot.
- 8. Add ground beef and peas to the sauce.
- 9. Pour enough sauce to lightly coat the pasta. Make sure you divide the sauce so you can have enough for the baking preparation.
- 10. In a 13x9 pan, pour a scoop of sauce and spread it all around the pan.
- 11. Add half of the pasta. Layer the eggs on top of every section of the pasta.
- 12. Then with a teaspoon, layer the ricotta on every section of the pasta until the whole cup is gone.
- 13. Add half the sauce on top.
- 14. Then sprinkle half of the grated Parmesan cheese and a half bag of mozzarella.
- 15. Pour the remaining pasta on top and add the sauce.
- 16. Top grated cheese and mozzarella. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and cook for about 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes to allow to slightly brown. Mom used to let it sit for about 10 minutes so when you would cut portions they wouldn't fall apart.
- 17. You can choose whatever item you like in the ziti... but we love it just like that... it's filling and it's good.
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Bashir Uddin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my baked ziti turned out terrible. I'm not sure what went wrong.
MdRahim Shek
[email protected]This baked ziti was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Huraira Shaid
[email protected]I'm not a fan of baked ziti, but this recipe was actually pretty good. I might make it again.
Faisal Javed
[email protected]This baked ziti is a family favorite. We make it all the time.
Naila Hassan
[email protected]I made this baked ziti for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Nabiirah Muusa
[email protected]This baked ziti is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold night.
Nwome Emmanuel
[email protected]I love this baked ziti! It's so easy to make and always turns out great.
Lilkelvin Mkt
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The sauce is delicious and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.
Haroonkhan ahmed
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of baked ziti, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and cheesy. I'll definitely be making it again.
Ramzan Ali barejo
[email protected]This baked ziti is delicious! The flavors are perfect and the pasta is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Rifat Khin
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! My family loved it. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ririri Hridoy
[email protected]This baked ziti is a family favorite! It's easy to make and always a hit. The pasta is cooked perfectly, the sauce is flavorful, and the cheese is gooey and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.