Baked Ziti

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Onion - chopped (small)
1/2 cup	118ml	Tomato paste
1 cup	237ml	Tomato sauce
2/3 cup	157ml	Water
1 teaspoon	5ml	Marjoram
1 teaspoon	5ml	Basil
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Salt
1/8 teaspoon	0.6ml	Pepper
1 cup	146g / 5.1oz	Fat-free ricotta cheese
6 oz	170g	Shredded part-skim-milk mozzarella - divided use
8 oz	227g	Ziti pasta - cooked and drained

Recipe Instructions

Lightly coat a medium-size non-stick pan with cooking spray. Sauteeonion until tender. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, herbs, salt, and pepper. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Combine ricotta and half the mozzarella in a large bowl. Add the cooked ziti and half the tomato mixture. Stir gently to mix.

Turn into a 1 1/2-quart casserole coated with cooking spray. Pour remaining tomato mixture on top and sprinkle with reserved mozzarella. Bake in a preheat 375F. oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browned.

Source:
Mario Batali

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