BAKED ZITI
(from Ruh’s recipe box)
I double recipe using two 8X8 aluminum pans and FREEZE one. or double in 9 X 13 pan
Cook time: 35 minutesServes 6 people
Categories: PASTA
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound cooked ziti
- 1/2 pound spicy sausage ( I used Italian Hot)
- 1/2 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1- 14.5oz can Italian style diced tomatoes with juice.
- Oregano
- 7.5 ounce ricotta (half of standard container
- 4.5 ounce frozen spinach (half standard package) thawed & drained
- 1 cup mozzarella shredded plus more for top
- 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan, plus more for top
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees
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In large saucepan brown sausage on med high heat.
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When half cooked add onions and garlic.
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cook until no pink remains.
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Add tomatoes and oregano and stir well.
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Simmer for 10 minutes.
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Turn heat down and add spinach, ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan.
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Mix until well blended. TURN OFF HEAT
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In large bowl combine sausage mixture with cooked ziti until well blended and there are no large sections of sausage and noodle mixture
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Pour into 8 X 8 pan and top with additional cheese and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown on top.