QUICK AND EASY BAKED ZITI RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Boil ziti, following the package directions.
• Drain the ziti and place in a large bowl.
• Mix all the ricotta cheese with the ziti.
• Mix half of the mozzarella cheese with the ziti.
• Spray a large pan (larger than 13x9) with cooking spray.
• Cover the bottom half of the pan with half the pasta sauce.
• Put the ziti mixture on top of the sauce.
• Pour the remaining sauce on top of the ziti.
• Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and it is lightly golden.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt generously and boil the pasta until al dente (tender but still slightly firm). Drain.
• Toss the cooked pasta with the quick tomato sauce, cubed mozzarella, half the Parmesan, all of the black pepper and crushed red pepper in a large bowl. Transfer the pasta to the prepared baking dish. Cover the top of the pasta with the sliced mozzarella and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan. Bake until lightly browned and hot, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the sausage until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the onion and garlic, stirring, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes more. Add the tomatoes and the herb sprigs and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Stir in 2 teaspoons salt and season with pepper. Use now or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.