Easy Baked Ziti

55 min

Easy Baked Ziti
55 min4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ziti
  • 1-1/2 cups Ricotta cheese
  • 1 pound Mozzarella, shredded
  • 2 cups Basic Bolognese
  • 1 cup grated Pecorino

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. 2

    Add a handful of Kosher salt to a pot of boiling water, and then add the pasta.

  3. 3

    Stir until the boil returns. Cover and cook until al dente.

  4. 4

    Drain the pasta and cool with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to drain & dry.

  5. 5

    In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the Ricotta, 3/4 of the Mozzarella, and 3/4 of the Pecorino.

  6. 6

    In a medium-sized baking pan, add half of the cheese mixture.

  7. 7

    Top the cheese with all of the Bolognese.

  8. 8

    Cover the Bolognese with the rest of the cheese mixture.

  9. 9

    Top the cheese mixture with the remaining Mozzarella (spreading evenly).

  10. 10

    Spread the remaining Pecorino evenly over the top.

  11. 11

    Bake for 30 minutes (or until the top is crusty and bubbling).

  12. 12

    Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

  13. 13

    Enjoy!

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