Baked Ziti

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound dried ziti
• 3 1/2 cups ready-made marinara sauce or 1 recipe Quick Marinara Sauce, (recipe follows)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella, half cut into 1/2-inch cubes and half thinly sliced
• Freshly ground black pepper and crushed red pepper or to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 28 -ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes in puree, roughly chopped
• 1 fresh thyme sprig
• 1 fresh basil sprig
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black peppe

1. 1.
2. Preheat oven to 400F.
3. 2.
4. Bring a large pot water to a boil over high heat.
5. Generously salt boiling water, add pasta, and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente (tender but not mushy), about 12 to 15 minutes.
6. Drain and toss with marinara sauce, 1/4 cup of Parmesan, pecorino, and cubed mozzarella in large bowl.
7. Season with black pepper and red pepper to taste; mix to combine.
8. Transfer pasta to an oiled 9 -by 13-inch baking dish.
9. Place sliced mozzarella over pasta and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.
10. 3.
11. Bake casserole until cheese is lightly browned and hot throughout, about 30 minutes.
12. Serve immediately.
13. 1.
14. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
15. Add tomatoes, puree, and herb sprigs; bring to a boil.
16. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
17. Remove and discard herb sprigs, stir in 2 teaspoons salt, and season with pepper to taste.
18. Store refrigerated for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
19. Baked Ziti (with Quick Marinara Sauce)
20. Serves: 6
21. Calories: 621
22. Total Fat: 27 grams
23. Saturated Fat: 14 grams
24. Total Carbohydrate: 66 grams
25. Protein: 29 grams
26. Sodium: 718 milligrams
27. Cholesterol: 69 milligrams
28. Fiber: 5 grams
29. Baked Ziti (with ready-made marinara sauce)
30. Serves: 6
31. Calories: 616
32. Total Fat: 25 grams
33. Saturated Fat: 13.5 grams
34. Total Carbohydrate: 68 grams
35. Protein: 29 grams
36. Sodium: 893 milligrams
37. Cholesterol: 68 milligrams
38. Fiber: 5 grams

kosher salt, readymade, freshly grated parmesan, freshly grated pecorino romano, mozzarella, freshly ground black pepper, extravirgin olive oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, thyme, basil, kosher salt

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/baked-ziti-recipe4.html (may not work)