Best Cooking Oils: Baked Ziti Ricotta

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Baked Ziti Ricotta

Cook ziti according to directions. Put in 9" X 13" pan. Mix in Ricotta cheese and seasoned salt. Mix in Mozzarella cheese. Pour sauce over top. Bake in 350° oven for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, serve. Delicious! You can make this in advance. Great picnic or potluck dish. Freezes well. No one will ever notice that there isn't any meat in it.Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan. Add the garlic and sauté over medium heat until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste, and simmer until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Set the sauce aside.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the salt to taste and the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Toss the pasta with a little sauce.