Mamma Marias Baked Ziti Pasta Al Forno Food

MAMMA MARIA'S BAKED ZITI (PASTA AL FORNO)

Steps:

• 1. Start by making the sauce. In a big pot, heat oil. Add onions and cook until lightly browned.
• 2. Add tomato puree.
• 3. Use an empty sauce can and fill with water add to the sauce.
• 4. Cook sauce in medium heat for 10 minutes or so then add sugar, basil and stir, continue to cook the sauce for another 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
• 5. Preheat oven at 375 degrees F. Brown ground beef and drain fat.
• 6. Chop boiled eggs.
• 7. Cook pasta as directed; make it a little al dente. Drain pasta and put it back in the pot.
• 8. Add ground beef and peas to the sauce.
• 9. Pour enough sauce to lightly coat the pasta. Make sure you divide the sauce so you can have enough for the baking preparation.
• 10. In a 13x9 pan, pour a scoop of sauce and spread it all around the pan.
• 11. Add half of the pasta. Layer the eggs on top of every section of the pasta.
• 12. Then with a teaspoon, layer the ricotta on every section of the pasta until the whole cup is gone.
• 13. Add half the sauce on top.
• 14. Then sprinkle half of the grated Parmesan cheese and a half bag of mozzarella.
• 15. Pour the remaining pasta on top and add the sauce.
• 16. Top grated cheese and mozzarella. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and cook for about 30 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes to allow to slightly brown. Mom used to let it sit for about 10 minutes so when you would cut portions they wouldn't fall apart.
• 17. You can choose whatever item you like in the ziti... but we love it just like that... it's filling and it's good.

PASTA AL FORNO (BAKED MACARONI)

Steps:

• Mix one cup of the sauce with the cooked macaroni.
• Mix the ricotta with 3/4 cup of grated cheese, parsley and egg.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and the red pepper flakes.
• Layer sauce on the bottom of a deep casserole.
• Add 1/3 of the pasta followed by 1/2 of the ricotta mixture.
• Sprinkle with 1/3 of the mozzarella.
• Put down a layer of sauce and repeat.
• Add the final layer of macaroni and top with sauce and the remaining 1/4 cup of grated cheese.
• Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese on top starts to brown.

OLIVE GARDEN FIVE-CHEESE ZITI AL FORNO

Steps:

• PREPARE THE ZITI SAUCE:.
• Combining all ingredients for the Ziti Sauce in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• PREPARE THE ZITI TOPPING:.
• In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the first four ingredients for the Ziti Topping.
• Add the garlic, oil, and parsley and mix until thoroughly blended. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• WHEN READY TO PREPARE THE WHOLE DISH:.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking dish or large casserole with non-stick spray.
• Prepare the pasta according to package directions.
• Pour 1/2 cup of prepared ziti sauce into the prepared dish, and spread it evenly over the bottom using a spoon.
• When pasta has finished cooking, drain the water and pour the hot pasta into the bowl of remaining sauce. Mix thoroughly; pour into the baking dish.
• Spread 1 cup of shredded mozzarella over the pasta and sauce mixture.
• Top the mozzarella with the prepared Ziti Topping, spreading evenly.
• Place pan on center oven rack and bake until top is golden brown and cheese is bubbling, about 30 to 40 minutes.
• Remove and serve immediately.
• From: Olive Garden Restaurant.