Baked Ziti
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 557
- Total Fat
- 18
- Saturated Fat
- 9
- Carbohydrates
- 72
- Dietary Fiber
- 6
- Sugar
- 10
- Protein
- 29
- Cholesterol
- 42
- Sodium
- 843
- Total: 55 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 45 min
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.