Cosy food thats easy enough for midweek yet worthy of company.
Bonus: perfectfreezer friendly meal!
You may never makeBologneseagain just make spaghetti with THIS meat sauce instead!
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What is Baked Ziti?
Baked Ziti is an American classic pasta bake made with a tomato based meat sauce similar toBolognese.
Theres no definitive way to make it.
Some people like to use all beef, others pork, and some use Italian sausages.
People use different cheeses, some make it meatless, and everyone has different seasonings.
What goes in Baked Ziti
Heres what goes in my Baked Ziti.
Theres nothing sadder than breaking through that golden cheesy top to find dry pasta underneath!
In contrast, crushed or diced tomato has chunks of tomato in a more watery tomato sauce.
America has a thing about adding ricotta intoLasagnatype things which we here Down Under do not.
Cook the ziti and sauce, then let them cool before assembling the Baked Ziti.
Top with cheese then refrigerate or freeze, then bake when you want to serve it!
Should I cover Baked Ziti while its baking?Yes.
Cover loosely with foil so it doesnt stick to the cheese, then bake for 20 minutes.
Then remove the foil so the cheese can go bubbly and golden!
Spirals, macaroni and small shells would also be ideal here.
While readily available in US grocery stores, its not available here in Australia.
What goes with Baked Ziti
Heres a few suggestions for things to serve on the side.
A classic pairing would be aArugula/Rocket Saladwith Balsamic Dressing and Shaved Parmesan.
Side salad suggestions to serve with Baked Ziti
Ahh, the weekend is here.
Nowthatis a Friday night worth planning!
More ways to get your pasta fix!
A) A pretty lady-goldie
B) Grocery delivery truck
C) A bird
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