ZIPPY BAKED ZITI

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This recipe originally came from my mother, as most recipes I use have. Some people think that making your own marinara sauce is daunting, but it's soooo easy and it makes all the difference in this recipe to use a freshly made sauce versus a canned variety! Look for my "Mmmarinara Sauce" recipe!

Provided by Megan Berg

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb cooked ziti (or penne) pasta, cooked al dente
3 1/2 c mmmarinara sauce (see recipe, or use pre-made)
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/4 c grated romano cheese
1 lb fresh mozzarella (1/2 lb cubed, 1/2 lb sliced)
2 dash(es) black pepper
1 pinch crushed red pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 2. In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta with the Mmmarinara sauce, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, all of the Romano, and the mozzarella cubes.
  • 3. Season with the red pepper and black pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • 4. Transfer the pasta mix into an oiled 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover the top of the pasta with the mozzarella slices, and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan on top.
  • 5. Bake until lightly browned, approximately 30 minutes.

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