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Baked Ziti with Ricotta, Mozzarella & Parmesan
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F (or set broiler to high if broiling at the end).
2
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain.
3
In a large skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, then add minced garlic.
4
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until darkened in color.
5
Add tomato purée and bring to a simmer. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and parsley.
6
Reduce heat and stir in ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Mix until fully melted and combined.
7
Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Stir to coat evenly.
8
Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Top with more mozzarella, Parmesan, and dollops of ricotta.
9
Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or broil for 2–4 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
10
Top with fresh basil and serve hot.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Reserve Pasta Water for Silky Sauce 💧Save 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining and stir it into your tomato sauce to create a creamy, cohesive coating that helps the cheese meld beautifully throughout the dish.
- Mix Cheeses at Room Temperature 🧀Allow ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before mixing so they blend smoothly and create a lump-free, creamy filling that distributes evenly.
- Bloom Your Garlic in Butter First 🧈Sauté minced fresh garlic in unsalted butter for 1-2 minutes before adding tomato paste to deepen its flavor and prevent sharp, raw garlic notes from dominating the sauce.
- Watch the Broiler Like a Hawk 👀Position your oven rack 6 inches from the broiler and watch continuously for 2-4 minutes—the cheese top goes from golden to burnt in seconds, so stay nearby for perfect browning.
- Undercook Pasta by One Minute ⏱️Cook ziti until just barely al dente (one minute under package directions) since it will continue cooking in the oven and won't turn mushy when baked at high temperature.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
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