Baked Ziti Al Forno
Joshua
ingredients
- ZITI SAUCE:
- 4 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 3 tbsp Fontina cheese (shredded)
- 1 tsp garlic pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- ZITI TOPPING:
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp Romano cheese (grated)
- 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tbsp fresh garlic (chopped)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley (chopped)
- REMAINING INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb dry ziti pasta
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)
directions
- 1
PREPARE THE ZITI SAUCE:
- 2
Combine all the ingredients for the ziti sauce in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- 3
PREPARE THE ZITI TOPPING:
- 4
In a medium bowl, whisk together the first four ingredients for the ziti topping. Add the garlic, oil, and parsley and mix until thoroughly blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- 5
WHEN READY TO PREPARE ENTIRE DISH:
- 6
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 13-by-9 inch baking dish or large casserole dish with non-stick spray. Prepare the ziti according to package. Pour 1/2 cup of prepared ziti sauce into the baking dish, and spread evenly over the entire bottom. When pasta has finished cooking, drain the water and pour the hot pasta into the bowl of remaining sauce. Mix thoroughly; pour into baking dish. Spread 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the pasta and sauce mixture. Top the mozzarella with the prepared ziti topping, spread evenly. Place dish on center oven rack and bake until top is golden brown and cheese is bubbling, about 30-40 minutes. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Source: Joshua
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