Baked Ziti
  1. Cook ziti for the recommended cooking time on the packet MINUS 2 minutes. Drain, then return to pot.

  2. Preheat oven to 180C/350F.

  3. Make Sauce: Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes or until onion is translucent.

  4. Add meat and cook, breaking it up as you go. When it is just cooked, add Seasonings and cook for 2 minutes.

  5. Add passata, water, basil, oregano and sugar. Bring to simmer, reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

  6. Toss Ziti with Sauce: Pour about 2 cups of sauce into the pot with the ziti. Toss.

  7. Assemble: Spread ziti into baking dish. Dollop with ricotta. Pour over remaining sauce. Top with cheese and parmesan.

  8. Bake: Cover loosely with foil. Bake 20 minutes. Remove foil, bake further 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is golden.

  9. Serve: Sprinkle with parsley or basil if desired, then serve!

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍝Pasta

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions📆Everyday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 45m

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