Best Scuderi Kids Fast Fake Baked Ziti Recipes

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BAKED ZITI



Baked Ziti image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, diced
1 pound ground beef
1 pound Italian sausage
Two 14.5-ounce cans tomato sauce or marinara sauce
One 28-ounce can whole tomatoes with juice
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ziti
1 1/2 pounds mozzarella, grated
One 15-ounce tub whole-milk ricotta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, plus more for sprinkling
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and saute until starting to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ground beef and sausage and cook until browned. Drain off almost all of the fat, leaving a bit behind for flavor and moisture. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and some salt and pepper. Stir, bring to a simmer and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove 3 to 4 cups of the cooked sauce to a bowl to cool down.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add some salt. Cook the ziti until not quite al dente.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a bowl, mix 2 cups of the grated mozzarella, the ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, eggs and some salt and pepper. Stir together just a couple of times (do not mix completely).
  • Drain the pasta and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking and cool it down. Pour it into the bowl with the cheese mixture and toss to slightly combine (there should still be large lumps). Add the cooled reserved meat sauce and toss to combine.
  • Add half the coated pasta to a large casserole dish or lasagna dish. Spoon half of the remaining sauce over the top, then top with half the remaining mozzarella. Repeat with another layer of the coated pasta and the remaining sauce and mozzarella.
  • Bake until bubbling, about 20 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before sprinkling with chopped parsley to serve.

FAKE-BAKED ZITI



Fake-baked Ziti image

I saw this recipe on 30 Minute Meals by Rachael Ray on the Food Network. It looked so good I had to try it out. I have to say, it tastes as good as it looks! It really does only take 30 minutes, maybe less once you get used to making it and don't have to take the time to look at the recipe. On the show, she makes her own tomato sauce, but I just used a jar sauce, which takes less time and tastes just as good.

Provided by Keri in AR

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 28m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups marinara sauce (I use Bertoli marinara sauce with Burgundy wine)
1 lb ziti rigate pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 pinch nutmeg
2 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded asiago cheese
1/2 cup shredded parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 cup sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Put pasta water on to boil. Add salt and pasta to boiling water and
  • cook until pasta is "Al Dente" (a little chewy). While pasta cooks,
  • melt butter in a small pot over medium heat. Whisk in flour, then cook 1
  • minute, adding salt, pepper and nutmeg to flour. Add milk and bring
  • sauce to a bubble. Reduce for 5 minutes. Turn on low heat and add shredded
  • cheeses to sauce and stir until cheese is melted.
  • 2. Drain pasta and transfer to a large casserole dish. Pour tomato
  • sauce over pasta and toss until pasta is evenly coated. Pour cheese sauce
  • over pasta. Cover the top with sliced fresh mozzarella. Place dish under
  • broiler for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.9, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 701.9, Carbohydrate 72.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 8.9, Protein 21.2

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