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Ziti baked my way

Yield: 12 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Ziti or Mostaccioli - Pasta; cooked and drained
• 3 lb Ricotta (low-fat)
• 1 1/3 c Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 2 (32 oz) Jars Spaghetti Sauce -----OR-----
• 2 qt Italian Homemade Sauce

Instructions:

THIS IS VERY SIMPLE TO MAKE AND DO THE NIGHT BEFORE Cook the ziti or mostaccioli pasta until al dente. Drain. In a large roasting dish spread a thin layer of sauce over the bottom. Sprinkle with 1/3 of the Parmesan cheese. Soften the ricotta cheese in Microwave by cooking on LOW (30%) for about 1-1/2 to 2 minutes. Layer with half each of ziti ricotta cheese sauce and half of remaining Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Bake in a preheated 350F. degree oven for approximately 1 hour. Let stand for 1/2 hour before serving. NOTE: If making the night before cover with plastic wrap. DO NOT COVER WITH FOIL if dish is to be stored as the tomato mixture reacts against the foil. NOTE: Remove plastic wrap and cover with foil before baking. Deidre Anne Penrod Prodigy Food & Wine Board

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