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Baked Ziti for a Crowd

A hearty and comforting baked ziti dish, perfect for feeding a large group with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Sauce
  • 1 pound Ziti Pasta Or any tubular pasta
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 cans Crushed Tomatoes (28 oz each)
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Cheese Mixture
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Plus more for topping
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Preheat the oven to 375?F (190?C).
  2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, saut? until translucent.
  2. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, sauce, ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, and parsley. Mix well.
Bake the Ziti
  1. Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
  2. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve
  1. Let the baked ziti cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking. Just increase the baking time if baking from cold.

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