Baked Ziti

Serves 10 to 13 people

5 cans (28 oz. each) Crushed Tomato w/ Puree
2 lb. Dry Ziti Noodles (cooked)
2 lb. Mozzarella Cheese (grated)
2 lb. Ricotta Cheese
1 ˝ lb. Cooked Ground Beef (optional)
2 Eggs
Olive oil to taste
Garlic to taste
Salt & Pepper taste
Parsley to taste
Basil to taste

Combine crushed tomatoes with puree, olive oil, garlic, parsley, basil, salt and pepper to taste; set aside to simmer.

In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, parsley and set aside.

In a 28 x 10 inch pan…layer as follows: Tomato sauce, noodles, ricotta cheese sauce, mozzarella and meat. Repeat layers a second time.

Cover pan with aluminum foil and cook at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Remove foil and cook for another 15-20 minutes.




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