Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, and minced
- 1 (29 to 32-ounce) can crushed red tomatoes in puree
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves, plus about 6 small sprigs for garnish
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt
- 1 pound dried ziti pasta
- 1 cup (about 6 ounces) shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup (about 6 ounces) shredded Parmesan
Directions
Heat canola oil in a saute pan over medium heat and add onion and garlic. Saute until the onions become translucent. Add tomatoes, parsley, basil, and Italian seasoning. Cover and let simmer about 25 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Bring a pot of water to boiling for the pasta. Add salt and pasta and boil until pasta is al dente - about 10 minutes.
Drain pasta well stir into pot of sauce. Transfer to a baking dish and top with cheeses. Bake until cheese is melted.
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By jbosox4ever
Cranston,Rhode ...
on October 20, 2012
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A great recipe. I add a pound of hot Italian sausage. I slice it and brown it then add to the pasta mixture.... Took it to the next level.
By curlsgrl
on August 27, 2012
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We have really enjoyed Chef Roberts recipes in the past and this is no exception. The sauce is fantastic - almost better than when I make my own pasta sauce and let it simmer all day (and this stuff only takes 25 mins!.
My only minor issue is that it didn't seem to make enough sauce to really cover all the pasta (maybe thats done on purpose to keep the noodles from getting soggy?? But who really cares if it tastes that great, right?
Also, at the very end after the cheese was melted, I turned on my broiler for a few minutes to get just a bit of a bubbling, browned crust on the cheese on top - YUM. That step really needs to be added!
I also think this recipe could be served in individual ramekins to make the meal extra special - which I really want to try!
Happy cooking!
By heatcs
Maple Glen, PA
on August 03, 2011
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It was very tasty and easy to make. I used whole wheat pasta and used a red onion instead. My husband loved it especially since it did not contain ricotta. Will def. make again!
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