Ziti Pizzaiola Food

ZITI PIZZAIOLA

Steps:

• In large skillet over medium-high heat, stir together meat, mushrooms, green pepper, basil, oregano and garlic powder. Cook, covered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in tomatoes with reserved juice, tomato sauce, onion soup mix and sugar.
• Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, or until meat is thoroughly cooked.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
• Toss hot pasta and one-half sauce; spoon remaining sauce on top.
• Sprinkle with cheese. Makes 12 servings (1 cup each)

PASTA PIZZAIOLA

Steps:

• Cook Pasta per directions on box. Drain.
• While pasta is cooking mix tomatoes, olives, garlic, anchovies, and oregano in medium bowl. Set aside.
• In 2 1/2 quart shallow baking dish, combine mozzarella, olive oil, pepper flakes, and pepper. Mix well.
• Add cooked and drained pasta to mozzarella mixture. Toss.
• Top with tomato mixture.
• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 350 until heated through and cheese is all melty.
• Finish under broiler if you like that browned look.

SLOW-COOKER BAKED ZITI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together ricotta cheese, egg, basil, and if desired, red pepper flakes; set aside. Pour pasta sauce into a 5-qt. slow cooker. Evenly top sauce with pasta; pour water over top. Drop heaping tablespoons of ricotta cheese mixture over pasta. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. , Cover; cook on high until heated through and pasta is tender, 2 to 2-1/2 hours. Top with fresh basil and if desired, Parmesan cheese and additional red pepper flakes; serve immediately.