Christmas Recipes

Baked Ziti

Ingredients:

1 med. onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 can (28 oz.) tomatoes with liquid, cut up
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1 8 tsp. pepper
1 sm. can sliced mushrooms
8 oz. ziti, cooked and drained
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add tomatoes, oregano, basil and salt and pepper. Cover, simmer for 20 minutes. Place ziti in an ungreased baking dish.
Cover with sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with both cheeses. Bake 10 minutes longer or until cheese melts.

Hamburger meat,browned, may be added to this recipe.

Makes 6-8 Servings
Prep Time: 25 min
Cook Time: 30 min

Added On: 2005-09-13
Submitted By: RecipeBits.com Staff
Filed under the following categories:
¬ Meat ¬ Beef ¬ Mushroom ¬ Pasta ¬ Cheese ¬ Dinner

Ratings and Comments for Baked Ziti


Rating: 5 Date : 08/30/2006
anonymous said :

blockquoteVery easy even without the mushrooms. Doubled it and all worked well.
Rating: 5 Date : 10/19/2005
anonymous said :

blockquotesubstitute chopped Portabella mushroom for the can of mushrooms for extra flavor. This recipe is delicious, and a real favorite for dinner, and the leftovers are even better.
Rating: 5 Date : 10/11/2005
anonymous said :

blockquoteThe mushrooms are what really make this recipe so good. I never would have thought to add them to baked ziti.