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Pioneer Woman Baked Ziti Casserole Recipe

Pioneer Woman Baked Ziti Casserole Recipe

Meatless Baked Beans with ricotta and mozzarella cheese is an easy and convenient everyday dish. I love this simple meatless Baked Ziti Casserole recipe
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Equipment

  • ricotta cheese

Ingredients

  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 pound ziti, or another short cut pasta
  • 1½ cups plus ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375F;
  • In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add pasta and salt. Cook for 8-10 minutes. Pasta shouldn't be completely cooked (it will continue cooking in the oven);
  • Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside;
  • Add ricotta cheese, crushed tomatoes, 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, beaten egg, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, and pepper, to a large bowl. Then, add ziti and mix until combined;
  • Grease a 9x13 inches baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Then, add 1 cup tomato sauce and spread evenly;
  • Transfer cheesy ziti mixture to the baking dish. Spread evenly;
  • Then, pour the remaining 1 cup of tomato sauce over the ziti layer;
  • Sprinkle with the remaining ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until completely heated, browned and cheese melted. Enjoy!
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