MEATY ZITI WITH PESTO DOLLOP
Provided by Molly Yeh
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the meaty ziti: Place an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil for pasta.
- Heat a large braiser (about 5 quarts) over medium heat and add the olive oil. Crumble in the sausage. Cook, breaking up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the onion, sliced fennel and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes. Stir to incorporate and allow the red pepper flakes to toast, about 1 minute. Add the wine. Increase the heat to reduce by half, about 2 minutes.
- Add both cans of tomatoes. Add 1 cup water to the smaller reserved can and add the tomato-water to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until thick and flavorful, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the ziti to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and add the pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat. Add almost all the shredded mozzarella (saving some for the top) and 1/4 cup Parmesan. Tear half the fresh mozzarella into smaller pieces and add to the pasta; fold the cheeses into the pasta. Top with the remaining shredded mozzarella and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan, then dot with torn pieces of the remaining fresh mozzarella.
- Bake, uncovered, until the edges are bubbling and the top is golden and crusty, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, make the pesto.
- For the pesto: Combine the basil, parsley, fennel fronds, almonds, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt and Parmesan in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to make a coarse paste. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a steady stream to make a smooth pesto.
- Dollop the pesto on top of the hot pasta. Season with black pepper and finish with grated Parmesan.
BAKED ZITI WITH SPECIAL TOMATO SAUCE
This sauce has a secret ingredient, grape or currant jelly, that's right, jelly! I use the unsweetened kind, I find the fruit takes the acidity out of the tomatoes.
Provided by Manami
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h8m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- QUICK TOMATO SAUCE:
- Make this first; heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the sausages until begining to brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add the onion and garlic, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes more.
- Add the tomatoes, thyme and jelly or preserves and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Remove and sicard the sprig of thyme.
- Stir in the seasoning and season with pepper, to taste.
- Use now or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 dayse or freeze up to 2 months. The yield is 5 cups.
- ZITI:.
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Cook the ziti according to pkg directions.
- Drain.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce, cubed mozzarella, half of the Parmesan cheese, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Transfer the pasta to an oiled 9x13" baking dish.
- Cover the top of the pasta with the sliced mozzarella, and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.
- Bake until lightly browned and hot, about 30 minutes.
- Serve at once.
BEST ZITI EVER
Ziti is layered with sausage, ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauce, then baked until bubbling.
Provided by Dawn
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. In a large saucepan, heat marinara with 1 teaspoon basil until bubbling. In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Spread bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with sauce. Layer 1/2 of the ziti, 1/2, the sausage, 1/2 of the ricotta, and 1/2 the mozzarella. Spoon half of the sauce over top. Repeat layers. Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 teaspoons basil and Italian seasoning.
- Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.6 calories, Carbohydrate 71.3 g, Cholesterol 75.2 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1617.5 mg, Sugar 17.5 g
ITALIAN-STYLE CREAMY ZITI
Experiment with a different take on a classic pasta dish with our Italian-Style Creamy Ziti. Baked under a layer of yummy shredded Parmesan and bread crumbs, Italian-Style Creamy Ziti is made with an Alfredo-tomato sauce for its extra creamy finish.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Pasta
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt; drain well.
- Return pasta to pan. Add pasta sauces and mozzarella; mix lightly.
- Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with remaining ingredients.
- Bake 20 to 30 min. or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 810 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 19 g
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