ZITI WITH SICILIAN-STYLE TOMATO SAUCE

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Make and share this Ziti With Sicilian-Style Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sassy J

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 large garlic clove, pressed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon capers, drained
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 lb ziti pasta
freshly grated pecorino romano cheese or parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the eggplant and cook, stirring occasionally until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the bell pepper and garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato paste, tomatoes, capers, and salt and black pepper to taste, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes to reduce slightly and the flavors.
  • Add the basil and keep warm over low heat.
  • Cook the ziti i a large pot of salted boiling water, stirring occasionally, until it is al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  • When the pasta is cooked, drain it and place in a shallow serving bowl.
  • Add the sauce, sprinkle with grated cheese, and toss gently.
  • Serve immediately.

nam delph
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


DHL Forwarding
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I've never made ziti before, but this recipe made it easy. I'll definitely be making it again.


Md Miskatur Rahman Suton
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ziti.


Sqsh773 Shas3
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The sauce was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and oregano and it was much better.


Suresh Lama
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Devil
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it. The flavors were incredible.


Md Arman alif
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I had some trouble finding pancetta, so I used bacon instead. It turned out great!


Magooz Khan
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The sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but overall this was a great recipe.


Chibuike Akuma
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Amina Garba
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I'm not a huge fan of ziti, but this dish was so good I couldn't resist. The sauce was amazing and the cheese was perfectly melted.


Waqas Wohra
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The recipe was easy to follow and the sauce turned out delicious. I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and they really made a difference in the flavor.


lucy davies
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This Sicilian-style tomato sauce was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, and the ziti cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.