ZIPPY BAKED ZITI

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This recipe originally came from my mother, as most recipes I use have. Some people think that making your own marinara sauce is daunting, but it's soooo easy and it makes all the difference in this recipe to use a freshly made sauce versus a canned variety! Look for my "Mmmarinara Sauce" recipe!

Provided by Megan Berg

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb cooked ziti (or penne) pasta, cooked al dente
3 1/2 c mmmarinara sauce (see recipe, or use pre-made)
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 c grated romano cheese
1 lb fresh mozzarella (1/2 lb cubed, 1/2 lb sliced)
2 dash(es) black pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 2. In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta with the Mmmarinara sauce, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, all of the Romano, and the mozzarella cubes.
  • 3. Season with the red pepper and black pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • 4. Transfer the pasta mix into an oiled 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover the top of the pasta with the mozzarella slices, and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top.
  • 5. Bake until lightly browned, approximately 30 minutes.

Diamond Pastor
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This recipe looks delicious, can't wait to try it!


Gift Nuka
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I had high hopes for this recipe but it was a disappointment. The sauce was watery and the pasta was overcooked.


O'mariah Carney
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Husna Kazi
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Not bad! This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out pretty good. I think I'll add some more vegetables next time to make it healthier.


Niyah Martin
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This is the best baked ziti recipe I've ever tried. The sauce is flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.


Ahmad Ansari YT
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfect and it was so easy to make. Even my picky kids loved it.


Naveed Anjum
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My secret ingredient is adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. It gives it a little extra kick!


Harikishor Roy
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. It turned out great and my family loved it!


Zakes Duve
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The sauce for this recipe is amazing! I simmered it for a little longer than the recipe called for, and it really developed a deep and rich flavor.


Ernesto Vasquez
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This is my go-to recipe for baked ziti. It's always a crowd-pleaser and the leftovers are just as good the next day.


Abeselom Teklhaimanot
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I made this last night and it was delicious! I used a little less cheese than the recipe called for, but it was still plenty cheesy and flavorful. Will definitely be making this again!


Magar Balu
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This was a huge hit with my family! The sauce had the perfect amount of zip and flavor, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.