Baked Ziti

Baked ziti is a casserole dish made with ziti pasta and sauce characteristic of Italian-American cuisine. It is a form of pasta al forno. In many recipes, the ziti are first cooked separately while a tomato and cheese sauce is prepared, which may include meat, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and more.

Bake Ziti Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Italian sausage, browned and drained
• 1 jar pasta sauce
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 box penne pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 tbs garlic powder
• 1 tbs basil 
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 2 roma tomatoes, sliced
• 8 slices frozen garlic bread
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Cooking Procedure:

1. Mix cooked sausage, cooked pasta, pasta sauce, water, garlic powder, pepper, basil and parmesan cheese in a large bowl.
2. Toss lightly. Pour into greased 9 x 13 pan.
3. Place garlic bread slices on top of mixture.
4. Cover with shredded mozzarella.
5. Dip 8 slices of Roma tomatoes in olive oil, and place one slice on each bread slice.
6. Bake uncovered in 400 degree oven for 15 – 20 minutes. Let set for 10 mins before serving.