COPYCAT SBARRO'S BAKED ZITI RECIPE

Copycat Sbarro's Baked Ziti Recipe image

Provided by gbvampy1

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ziti (uncooked)
1 pound ricotta cheese
1 1/2 ounce grated Romano cheese
1 1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 pound shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

stirring often. After cooking, drain ziti well, but DO NOT RINSE OFF UNDER WATER! While ziti is cooking preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine ricotta, Romano, tomato sauce (reserve 1/4 cup) and pepper in large mixing bowl. Gently combine cooked ziti with cheese/sauce mixture. In a 13"x9"x2" pan, spread the 1/4 cup reserved sauce. Add ziti and top with mozzarella cheese. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake until mozzarella is thoroughly melted (about 12-15 minutes). Serve with garlic bread and additional sauce if desired.