Meatless Baked Ziti (Printable Recipe)
Ziti noodles, mozzarella, and ricotta blend with tasty tomato sauce for a simple, meat-free meal everyone will love.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Cheeses
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100 g (1 cup) grated pecorino romano cheese
02 -
226 g (8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese, separated
03 -
425 g (15 oz) whole milk ricotta cheese
→ Fresh Flavourings
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0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
→ Sauce
08 -
710 ml (24 oz) store-bought tomato sauce
→ Pasta
09 -
454 g (16 oz) ziti noodles
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Let the dish chill for about 10 minutes once it’s out of the oven. It’ll be much easier to slice and looks less messy.
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Put foil over the top and bake everything for 25 minutes. Ditch the foil and stick it back in for another 10 to 15 minutes till you see bubbles and the cheese melts.
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Coat the bottom of your 33 x 23 cm (13 x 9-inch) dish with 120 ml (0.5 cup) tomato sauce. Toss in your cooked ziti with the cheesy mix, give it a gentle stir. Drizzle the rest of the tomato sauce (240 ml or 1 cup) over everything. Top off with the leftover mozzarella and dump all the pecorino on too.
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Get a big bowl and mix together the ricotta, 360 ml (1.5 cups) tomato sauce, 120 g (1 cup) shredded mozzarella, egg, chopped garlic, Italian seasoning, and black pepper till smooth.
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Cook ziti in boiling salted water using the instructions on the box till just firm. Drain every bit of water and put it aside.
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Crank your oven up to 190°C (375°F) to start warming it up.
# Extra Tips:
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Waiting a little after baking helps everything stay together, so don’t skip the cool down if you want neat slices.